Automation Technician at Zoetis in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Job Description:

The Automation Technician will provide support for automated equipment within a state of the art and highly validated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The position offers a balance of hands-on field work and office-based design, programming, and planning. The individual will be part of a four-week rotation providing weekend on-call automation support.



Shift Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm




Position Responsibilities:

• Respond to trouble calls to diagnose and resolve automation related issues on manufacturing and packaging equipment


• Identify obsolete or unreliable automation components and integrate robust replacements


• Work with Operations and Engineering to identify improvement opportunities and perform the programming and field modifications required to implement


• Work with Capital project teams to assist with design, installation, start-up, and validation of new equipment.


• Continue to develop expertise in PLCs, HMIs, PCs, networking, robots, motor controls, vision systems, printers, sensors, and additional automation equipment by attending training, conferences, and self-study


• Work with the automation team to help determine and document best practices and equipment standards


• Effectively manage multiple assignments


• Effectively communicate with all departments and levels of the organization and articulate automation details using written reports and presentations


• Analyze complex problems and determine solutions that address root cause

Education and Experience

• BS in Engineering or Computer Science and 2 years of automation experience


• Associate degree or Certification in Electrical Technology and 4 years of automation experience

Technical Skills Required

• Electrical system print reading and troubleshooting.


• Pneumatic system print reading and troubleshooting.


• PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley preferred)


• HMI programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Wonderware/Ignition preferred)


• SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems


• Server/PC hardware configuration and disaster recovery


• Network troubleshooting and configuration


• Vision System programming and troubleshooting (Cognex preferred)


• VFD and Servo Controller setup (Allen-Bradley/Yaskawa preferred)


• Robotics (Fanuc preferred)


• Current loop calibration and troubleshooting


• Microsoft Office, VMware, and general PC proficiency


• The candidate cannot be sensitive to penicillin or cephalosporins.

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