Electrical​/Instrumentation Technician

Working within a Reliability Based Maintenance environment, the Process Instrument/Electrical Technician will be responsible for maintaining Zoetis' state of the art electronic process measuring and control instrumentation for formulation, filling, packaging, and utility equipment and systems.

The Process Instrument/Electrical Technician will also be responsible for the following activities:

• Performing preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, and modifications to process instrumentation/controls on production and qualified utility equipment and systems including but not limited to fillers, pick & place robots, cartoners, case packers, boilers, RO water system, Clean Steam generator, WFI and other production equipment.
• Installing, configuring, maintaining and repairing complex computer systems, from Process Logic Controllers to Distributed control systems. Configuring, calibrating, maintaining and repairing state of the art electronic (“smart”) process measuring and control instruments, while still maintaining expertise in older technologies, such as pneumatic.
• Providing training with respect to maintenance of instrumentation equipment and systems in compliance with company standards, procedures, and government regulations (SOPs, GMPs, GLPs, PSM, etc.).
• Serving as a maintenance advisor to provide input to projects in areas of equipment design, parts and material selection, documentation, testing, problem solving, maintenance requirements, project scope, and follow‑up.
• Responsible for priority assessment and decision making as it relates to troubleshooting, diagnostics, assembly, repair, and proactive maintenance of equipment and systems in a cost‑effective manner.
• Reading and understanding drawings/blueprints, utilizing this knowledge for the installation/repair of new and existing equipment.
• Using test/calibration instruments and computers for troubleshooting and equipment diagnostics.
• Installing and repairing electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of plant machinery and equipment, including installing power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers; connecting power supply wires to machines and equipment and connecting cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Diagnosing malfunctioning equipment such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replacing damaged or broken wires and cables; replacing faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, and motors, and positioning sensing devices.
• Assisting the site metrology team with calibration of equipment and assisting with the operation and maintenance of qualified utilities.

• Journeyman Certificate in Instrumentation or Electrical with 3‑5 years experience in a manufacturing environment or a Technical/Vocational School diploma with 5‑8 years of electrical work experience desired.
• A valid driver’s license is required for this position in order to operate company vehicles.
• Possess a good understanding of the pharmaceutical/bio‑technology industry and operations of the organization along with technical proficiency.
• Demonstrated knowledge in relevant technical areas. Solid understanding of GMP manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities.
• Good communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to interact with all levels of the Zoetis organization. Can articulate issues and solutions to the team and produce effective project reports and presentations.
• Position requires daily or frequent interaction with Engineering Director, Production Management, Engineers, Quality Operations, Maintenance Technicians, Production Operators, Contractors, and Vendors.
• Can analyze problems and provide support in determining appropriate corrective and preventative actions, with minimal assistance.
• Capable of simultaneously managing multiple assignments, prioritizing own work, and being flexible and responsive to changes.
• Colleague must work near moving mechanical parts and high surface temperatures. Use of appropriate PPE is required.

Colleague must not have a known allergy to Penicillin or Cephalosporin due to products manufactured in facility.

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award‑winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support.

We offer 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.