Engineering Specialist

FR01 Elanco France SAS

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CN - Chengdu Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job description

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.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Engineering Specialist

As an ENG Specialist, you will be part of the Engineering team to deliver operational excellence through the integration of digital tools and reliability engineering principles. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing spare parts management, SAP system implementation, and ensuring maintenance activities are optimized to reduce downtime.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical expertise in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and automation systems to identify root causes and develop effective CAPA through thorough analysis.

  • Manage spare parts and consumables through digital systems, including monthly utilization tracking, inventory management, and semi-annual stocktaking.

  • Lead SAP EAM module activities, including account assessment and the distribution of preventative maintenance (PM) tasks.

  • Utilize data analysis to ensure spare parts inventory is comprehensive, reasonable, and mutually exclusive.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Civil Engineering, HVAC Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.

  • Experience: Professional experience in engineering maintenance, automation, or spare parts management.

  • Proficient in English (reading, writing, and listening) with strong cross-functional communication and priority management skills.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

  • Work experience in a GMP-related field.

Additional Information:

Location: Chengdu, Sichuan

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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About this role

Summary

Manage spare parts, implement SAP, optimize maintenance, utilize data analysis.

Job title

Engineering Specialist

Experience level

professional experience

Industry

animal health

Location requirements

On-site in Chengdu; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineering maintenanceautomationspare parts managementSAP

Preferred skills

GMP-related field

Specializations

electricalHVACmechanicalautomation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

On-site City