Automation Technician
Zoetis
Summary
Under minimal supervision, supports all automation team objectives to provide highly effective equipment and process automation, information collection and reporting, and manufacturing workflow solutions for the Zoetis Global Manufacturing and Supply (ZGMS) Lincoln facility.
Job description
Position Summary
Under minimal supervision, supports all automation team objectives to provide highly effective equipment and process automation, information collection and reporting, and manufacturing workflow solutions for the Zoetis Global Manufacturing and Supply (ZGMS) Lincoln facility.
- Support Allen-Bradley, Andover Continuum, Emerson Delta V, GE Proficy, Honeywell Experion, Micromax, and Rockwell control systems, including maintenance and troubleshooting of all control system electrical input/output signals, wiring, and instrumentation.
- Provide technical support and training for Lincoln Operations maintenance teams.
- Provide remote troubleshooting and maintenance support for automation systems as needed.
Hours: 1st Shift and on call. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Position Responsibilities
- Maintain assigned Automation computer systems in a secure and validated state under Zoetis SOPs, Zoetis Quality Standards (ZQS), CFR21 Part 11, ISPE current Good Automated Manufacturing Practices (cGAMP), and Computer System Validation Practices.
- Pursue active and regular engagement with customers to understand their business drivers and needs to identify opportunities where automation technology can add benefits.
- Install, patch, and service assigned automation computer systems.
- Perform weekly verifications of successful database backups on assigned systems.
- Perform periodic Automation Preventative Maintenance (PM) on schedule.
- Perform periodic system operation training on assigned automation systems.
- Provide 24x7 troubleshooting and maintenance support for all assigned automation systems.
Education and Experience
Associate degree in Automation, Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent technical degree.
Minimum of 1 year of experience with:
- Installing, maintaining, repairing, and administering computer systems.
- Computer programming languages (e.g., VB.NET and Python)
- Basic Networking understanding
Technical Skills and Competencies Required
- Proficient in English, both oral and written, and sound technical writing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work in a team-based environment.
- Customer Service and Support advocate.
- Effective leadership skills and experience working in a cross-functional team.
- Organizational skills, dependability, and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Capable of learning and performing control system configuration, programming, and system administration.
- Ability to understand and update schematics, P&IDs, and automation design specifications.
Physical Position Requirements
This position requires extended sitting, keyboarding, and some lifting of automation and computer devices.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Automation, Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent technical degree
- Minimum of 1 year of experience installing, maintaining, repairing, and administering computer systems
- Experience with computer programming languages (e.g., VB.NET and Python)
- Basic networking understanding
- Proficient in English, both oral and written, and sound technical writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team-based environment
- Customer service and support advocate
- Effective leadership skills and experience working in a cross-functional team
- Organizational skills and dependability
- Capable of learning and performing control system configuration, programming, and system administration
- Ability to understand and update schematics, P&IDs, and automation design specifications
Benefits
- Sign on Bonus
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Matching
- Profit Sharing
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment
- Health Benefits
Company overview
Zoetis is a global leader in animal health, dedicated to advancing care for animals and the people who care for them. Originally established as the animal health division of Pfizer, Zoetis became an independent public company in 2013. The company develops, manufactures, and commercializes a comprehensive portfolio of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, and other health products for both livestock and companion animals. With operations in more than 100 countries, Zoetis serves veterinarians, livestock producers, and pet owners worldwide. The company's product portfolio includes anti-infectives, vaccines, parasiticides, dermatology products, and other therapeutic solutions. Zoetis invests significantly in research and development to address unmet medical needs in animal health, focusing on areas such as pain management, infectious diseases, and chronic conditions. The company's commitment to innovation and quality has established it as a trusted partner in the animal health industry, contributing to food security and the well-being of companion animals globally.