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Role Description

Position Summary:

Support the Charles City site manufacture quality animal vaccines through innovative automation systems. Continue to drive quality, safety, and improve throughput with modernized systems / equipment and data collection systems. Help develop the facility of the future with life-cycle management of automated systems and data driven decisions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support Manufacturing, Environmental and Quality initiatives through automation and technology.

• Troubleshooting existing systems to determine root cause failure.
• Developing new systems to innovate and modernize existing or new manufacturing processes.
• Recognizing issues during routine observations and developing a solution to resolve the issue.

• Develop and review / approve specifications for automated systems. This may include simple PLC standalone systems or more complex distributed control / management systems.
• Maintain and monitor performance of multiple Process, Equipment and Historical data systems.
• Provide life-cycle management of assigned Process, Equipment and Historical data systems.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Zoetis Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory guidance (i.e., CFR21 Part 11, Good Automation Practices, etc..) throughout the life of the system.
• Maintain knowledge of updated and new automation technologies and industry practices. Be capable of developing a site strategy recommending adopting or deploying as necessary to enhance automation effectiveness and ensure continued viability of installed infrastructure.
• Support and maintain a safe work environment.
• Support capital projects as requested.

• Obtain buy-in from key stakeholders and regularly engage colleagues for feedback.
• Participate in all phases of a project from initiation to hand-over and continued long-term support.

• Support training site colleagues on automated systems as needed to ensure smooth hand-over and successful operations.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree / BA/BS with 2-4 years of experience OR Minimum of 8 years relevant experience.

• Experience with electronic instrumentation, programmable controllers/computers, and process control in a manufacturing environment.
• Good interpersonal, communication skills, and working in a team-based environment are essential for success in this position.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management tools (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project) required.
• Ability to understand and update schematics and automation design specifications.
• Demonstrated commitment to values-based leadership and work practices and achieving objectives in a manner consistent with the Zoetis values and leader behaviors.
• Proficient in English, both oral and written, with sound technical writing skills.
• Additional experience with computer and automation systems including distributed control systems, desktop computers and servers, Windows operating systems, the UNIX operating system, and networking protocols is highly desired.
• Systems supported may include one or more of the following:
• Allen-Bradley
• EcoStruxure-SCADA
• Honeywell
• Siemens
• Omron
• BacNet MS/TP & BacNet/IP
• Tridium Niagara Framework
• Workplace Tech
• Rockwell control systems

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk, sit, or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be comfortable working in varying temperatures
• Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 50 lbs.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in environments with extreme temperature (hot /cold) & humidity, with limited lighting and in crowded spaces.

The noise of these work environments are typical office noises.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.