Automation Technician - PLC/Control Systems (Sign-On Bonus)

- 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 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.