Zoetis · 1 day ago
Automation Engineer
Douglasville
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expZoetis is a global leader in animal health dedicated to advancing care for animals. The Automation Engineer will provide support for automated equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, balancing hands-on field work with design, programming, and planning responsibilities.
AgricultureBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalVeterinary
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
Qualification
Required
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 (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems
Server/PC hardware configuration and disaster recovery
Network troubleshooting and configuration
Vision System programming and troubleshooting (Cognex preferred)
Network troubleshooting and configuration
VFD and Servo Controller setup (Allen-Bradley/Yaskawa preferred)
Current loop calibration and troubleshooting
Microsoft Office, VMware, and general PC proficiency
Company
Zoetis
Zoetis is an animal health company that advances care for animals and supports their health and wellbeing.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (136)
2024 (80)
2023 (89)
2022 (126)
2021 (47)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.62BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2025-08-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.85B
2023-03-01Grant· $15.3M
Leadership Team
Kristin Peck
Chief Executive Officer
Chitra Varma
Head, Commercial ERP Products
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