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 Distributive 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 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.
• Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of plant machinery and equipment by performing the following duties:
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning equipment such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.
• Assists site metrology team with calibration of equipment.
• Assists 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 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. Can produce effective project reports and presentations.
• Capable of simultaneously managing multiple assignments. Prioritizes own work. 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.

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…