Technician

Technician Associate – Device Test and Reliability Team Our Device Test and Reliability Team, located in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a Technician Associate. This position will provide support to VMRD Engineering by building, testing, and updating devices under development at Zoetis. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands‑on technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively both in person and via email. Responsibilities Build prototypes, test stands, wiring harnesses, subassemblies, and tubing assemblies; perform soldering and execute test procedures. Support technicians and engineers with ongoing testing and troubleshooting activities; monitor test stands, collect data, and document observations. Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and engineering teams. Maintain, calibrate, and otherwise support equipment according to documented procedures. Participate in problem‑solving discussions with engineers to identify improvements and implement design revisions. Create documentation and summarize findings related to assigned tasks and projects. Support 3D printing activities and assist with laboratory organization and maintenance as needed. Follow established procedures to complete tasks that may vary in scope, sequence, complexity, and timing. Provide feedback on work instructions and processes, identifying deviations and opportunities for improvement. Education and Experience Associate degree (AS) in Engineering or a related technology field, with 2+ years of experience in an electromechanical device development environment. Required Qualifications Strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently while seeking input or assistance when needed. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) for documentation and data collection. Ability to read and interpret work orders, schematics, and CAD drawings. Experience using hand and power tools, including work involving component modification and assembly. Preferred Qualifications Experience with light machining equipment, including drill presses, milling machines, and band saws. Experience using JIRA or similar task‑tracking and workflow management tools. Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software. Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn , including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web‑based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment‑related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com , please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications. Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at View email address on click.appcast.io to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis. #J-18808-Ljbffr