Automation Technician

6J6 - Zoetis LLC; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

401(k) match with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits from day 1

Job summary

Zoetis Inc. Lincoln, NE, seeks an Automation Support professional to maintain automation systems, provide technical support, and train maintenance teams. The role requires collaborating with cross-functional teams to keep control systems compliant with cGAMP and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include system installation, troubleshooting, backups, and 24x7 support as needed. First shift with on-call duties and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Automation, Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.
• 1+ year installing, maintaining, or administering computer automation systems.
• Familiar with programming languages such as VB.NET and Python.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automation computer systems and ensure validated state per Zoetis standards.
• Engage with customers to identify automation improvements and opportunities.
• Install, patch, and service automation systems.
• Perform weekly data backups and periodic maintenance.

Skills

Automation systems

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Automation or related

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Emerson DeltaV

Rockwell Control

GE Proficy

cGAMP knowledge

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, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.

Why Zoetis

Zoetis has more than 60 years of experience in delivering innovative, high-quality products and services that benefit our customers.

Zoetis work environment

At Zoetis, we take pride in a collaborative spirit and high-performing environment where every colleague is given room to learn and grow.

Your opportunities at Zoetis

We invest in our people and offer diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference in a growing global industry while shaping the future of animal health.

Results that matter

Our colleagues make an impact by working hand-in-hand with those who raise and care for animals to better understand and address the unique real-world challenges they face.