Technician Associate, Device Test and Reliability
Zoetis
June 25, 2026
On-site
Durham, NC
Operations
Technician Associate - Device Test and Reliability Team
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; monitor test stands, collect data, and document observations.
- Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and engineering teams.
- Maintain, calibrate, and 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 for assigned tasks and projects.
- Support 3D printing activities and assist with laboratory organization and maintenance as needed.
- Follow established procedures; provide feedback on work instructions and processes, identifying deviations and improvement opportunities.
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; ability to work independently while seeking input when needed.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for documentation and data collection.
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, schematics, and CAD drawings.
- Experience using hand and power tools, including component modification and assembly.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with light machining equipment (drill presses, milling machines, band saws).
- Experience using JIRA or similar task-tracking/workflow tools.
- Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software.
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; monitor test stands, collect data, and document observations.
- Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and engineering teams.
- Maintain, calibrate, and 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 for assigned tasks and projects.
- Support 3D printing activities and assist with laboratory organization and maintenance as needed.
- Follow established procedures; provide feedback on work instructions and processes, identifying deviations and improvement opportunities.
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; ability to work independently while seeking input when needed.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for documentation and data collection.
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, schematics, and CAD drawings.
- Experience using hand and power tools, including component modification and assembly.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with light machining equipment (drill presses, milling machines, band saws).
- Experience using JIRA or similar task-tracking/workflow tools.
- Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software.