Maintenance Engineer

Zoetis; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare benefits

Retirement savings benefits

Employee well-being resources

Job summary

Zoetis Spain SL is searching for a dedicated Maintenance Engineer for their Louisville, KY lab. This full-time position involves performing scheduled maintenance on laboratory equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to project timelines.

A minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience and proficiency in Laboratory Information Systems are essential. The role offers competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of laboratory experience and 1+ year in equipment maintenance.
• Proficiency in module and laboratory systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly scheduled maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams for integration and setup.
• Lead training exercises and sessions.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Laboratory Information Systems

MS Office

Collaboration software

Communication

Clinical laboratory skills

Instrumentation skills

Validation testing

Education

A.A.S. Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent

MLT, MT, CLS, MLS certifications

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (100% Onsite)

Location: Louisville, KY

Schedule: 6:00 pm – 2:30 am (Sunday‑Friday 7:30 am shift)

Summary

The Maintenance Engineer is a critical member of the Zoetis Reference Laboratories team. This role applies technical expertise and skills in reference lab instrumentation and equipment maintenance to ensure equipment health, reliability, and performance at our Louisville, KY lab. The engineer completes regularly scheduled maintenance activities for lab equipment and collaborates with the operations team and other functional areas to support daily operations, including providing off‑hours maintenance and support. The role also executes preventive maintenance on instrumentation and equipment where appropriate.

Job Duties

• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly scheduled maintenance services for laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with cross‑departmental teams (IT, Procurement, Operations, QA) to facilitate integration, system setup, and inventory establishment.
• Contribute to project timelines, progress reports, lessons learned, and other project health assessments.
• Participate in team and project meetings; support new laboratory sites with on‑site support during go‑live.
• Recommend and assist in refining Operations Support functions.
• Lead training exercises and sessions.
• Perform validation testing studies as part of laboratory expansion and other strategic priority projects.
• Participate in or lead quality improvement or other strategic projects across the organization as appropriate.

Education & Experience

Minimum: 2+ years of working laboratory experience and 1+ year of scientific equipment maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• A.A.S. Medical Laboratory Technician, A.A.S. Veterinary Technology, B.S. Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Scientist, or equivalent.
• MLT, MT, CLS, MLS (ASCP/AMT); RVT, CVT, LVT certifications.

Technical Skills

• Proficient knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems, MS Office, and collaboration software (MS Teams, Smartsheet).
• Effective communication within team and cross‑functional teams.
• Clinical laboratory skills and instrumentation skills.
• Ability to perform validation testing studies.
• Strong team player willing to get involved at any level to ensure operational success.

Physical Position Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods; ability to bend, crouch, and lift up to 50 lbs. Travel (<5%) may be required.

Benefits

Competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well‑being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.