Manufacturing Solution Architect

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

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Your Role: Manufacturing Solution Architect

As a Manufacturing Solution Architect within Elanco IT, you will help shape the digital transformation of Elanco’s global manufacturing operations. You will lead the adoption of modern manufacturing IT paradigms—such as EDGE computing, IT/OT convergence, and Unified Namespace (UNS) strategies—to enable real-time data orchestration and smart factory capabilities. In this highly visible role, you will influence architectural design, technology investment, and product roadmaps while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and standards.

Your Responsibilities:

• Define and advance the technical vision and roadmap for Elanco’s manufacturing product group, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture.

• Architect and implement IT/OT integrated solutions leveraging EDGE and fog computing for latency-sensitive operations.

• Design and deploy architectures connecting OT systems (PLCs, SCADA) with IT platforms using MQTT and UNS frameworks.

• Partner with Product Managers and Principal Engineers to deliver ready-to-build solutions that drive business outcomes.

• Apply emerging technologies such as AI, IIoT, and digital twins to enhance manufacturing efficiency, predictive maintenance, and real-time analytics.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years architecting and delivering enterprise IT systems.

• Key Skills:

  • Proven experience integrating OT systems with cloud-native platforms and implementing IIoT solutions in regulated manufacturing environments.

  • Strong technical foundation with hands-on experience across MES, SAP, and manufacturing SaaS ecosystems (e.g., Tulip, PAS-X, Veeva).

  • Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to diverse stakeholders and influence strategic technology decisions.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience implementing Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures and semantic models (OPC UA, ISA-95, RAMI 4.0).

• Familiarity with edge computing platforms such as Azure IoT Edge or AWS Greengrass.

• Knowledge of modern architecture patterns, including API-first design, event-driven systems, and DevSecOps practices.

• Experience in regulated industries such as life sciences or pharmaceuticals.

• Solution Architecture certification in Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.

Additional Information:

• Travel: Occasional

• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters – Greenfield, IN (Hybrid Work Environment)

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US

• 8-week parental leave

• 9 Employee Resource Groups

• Annual bonus offering and up to 6% 401(k) matching

• Flexible work arrangements and multiple relocation packages

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status