Automation Technician

- Zoetis India Capability Center; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits from day 1

Job summary

Zoetis in Lincoln, NE seeks an Automation specialist to support automation projects, maintain control systems, and provide troubleshooting for manufacturing operations. You will engage with maintenance teams, install, patch, and service automation software and hardware, and ensure compliance with GMP-regulatory standards.

The role requires basic programming (VB.NET, Python), networking knowledge, and strong written and verbal English communication. On-site schedule with potential on-call work.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency in VB.NET and Python programming languages.
• Basic Networking understanding.
• Proficient in English and capable of technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automation computer systems in a secure and validated state per Zoetis SOPs and cGAMP.
• Engage with customers to understand business needs and identify automation opportunities.
• Install, patch, and service automation computer systems.
• Perform weekly verifications of database backups on assigned systems.
• Provide 24x7 troubleshooting and maintenance support for automation systems.

Skills

Automation knowledge

Control programming

VB.NET

Python

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Automation or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Andover Continuum

Emerson Delta V

GE Proficy

Honeywell Experion

Micromax

Rockwell

Job description

Zoetis is the world's largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals.

At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraska's Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow.

Benefits Include

• $500 Sign on Bonus
• 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) match with company profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.
• Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.

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, and 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.

Full time

Regular

Colleague

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin,