Automation Engineer
Zoetis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Douglasville • United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- Electrical system prints reading and troubleshooting
- Pneumatic system prints reading and troubleshooting
- PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley preferred)
- HMI programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Wonderware/Ignition preferred)
- SCADA 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)
- Current loop calibration and troubleshooting
- Microsoft Office, VMware, and general PC proficiency
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingHMI programmingSCADA systemsnetwork troubleshootingvision system programmingVFD setupservo controller setupcurrent loop calibrationautomation troubleshootingelectrical system troubleshooting
Soft Skills
problem analysiscommunicationproject managementteam collaborationdocumentationpresentation skillstime managementadaptabilityattention to detailcritical thinking
Certifications
BS in EngineeringBS in Computer ScienceAssociate degree in Electrical TechnologyCertification in Electrical Technology