Zoetis is the world's largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals.
At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraska's Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow.
Benefits Include:
4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
401(k) match with company profit sharing.
Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.
Great Health, personal, and family benefits.
Position Summary
The Reliability Engineer position works to develop, refine, and implement preventive/predictive maintenance programs in a systematic, data-based, and professional manner to support the Lincoln site manufacturing efforts. Includes coordinating all program aspects with engineering, equipment owner, and maintenance to ensure the program is properly endorsed and implemented by applicable stakeholders. Also manages projects and other duties in support of site Engineering initiatives.
Hours: 1st shift, 7:30am - 4:00pm (typical)
Position Responsibilities
Take the lead in ensuring overall reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, and facilities.
Develop reliability centered maintenance programs to improve the operational efficiency/effectiveness of systems supporting the site's manufacturing efforts.
Implement predictive measures/analysis and condition-based monitoring programs that reduce the number of equipment failures and minimizes the effects of those failures.
Support the site's goals for Right First Time and Continuous Improvement.
Participate in the design and approval of new installations to ensure the required level of maintainability and reliability.
Analyze current and historical equipment performance data to determine and recommend solutions to chronic problems.
Define, develop, and/or refine preventive maintenance and calibration procedures for new and existing equipment.
Contribute to specialized departmental teams that support Sustainability, Quality, Transformation, and Lean initiatives.
Interface extensively with the Zoetis Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for data input and report generation.
Organize and manage other site projects as assigned.
Preferred: Act as site electrical distribution system subject matter expert.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's in Engineering, Science or closely related field required.
Prefer professional certification in Reliability/Maintenance engineering.
2+ years of experience performing Reliability and/or Maintenance Engineering processes.
Prefer experience in Active Biological Ingredient, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, or Drug Product manufacturing environment.
Prefer experience/education in industrial electrical systems design and management.
Technical Skills and Competencies Required
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work and resources.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage a variety of tasks at one time and bring them to completion on schedule.
Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels within the department, all levels of other departments, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
Demonstrated effective use of available software and tools to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
Experience in technical writing.
Experience with SAP based CMMS computer systems.
Understanding of cGMPs, USDA regulations, EU regulations, Zoetis Quality Standards, and Good Engineering Practices.
Physical Position Requirements
SAFELY work in an industrial environment,
Physical conditions include lifting, sitting, standing, and walking.
Occasional weekend/off-shift work as needed.
Valid drivers' license may be required.
Full time
Regular
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