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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.\nAt 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.\nMaking animals’ lives better makes life better - join our team today!\nLohmann Animal Health GmbH - a global leader specializing in the production of poultry vaccines - has been part of Elanco since 2014. With our innovative products and services, we strive to take responsibility for the community and enrich the lives of both people and animals. Our vaccines are exported to more than 70 countries worldwide. With more than 180 employees and a long-standing company history, Lohmann Animal Health GmbH offers an exciting, international, and impactful working environment.\nWe are seeking a dedicated Automation Engineer - Operations to take ownership of the stable operation of our Operational Technology (OT) systems in daily plant use. In this critical role, you will focus on system availability, rapid troubleshooting, robust backup management, maintenance execution, and the safe implementation of operational changes. 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