Electrical Technician

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) to maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems of manufacturing and packaging equipment. The role requires expertise in PLC troubleshooting, automation control, and compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a diploma in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as an electrical maintenance technician in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics and technical manuals.
• English language proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production and packaging equipment.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and pharmaceutical industry standards for electrical safety.
• Maintain detailed documentation of maintenance activities and update reports using relevant software tools.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Automation systems

Electrical panels

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS systems

Job description

Position : Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Department : Maintenance

Job Summary :

The Maintenance Technician (Electrical) is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing

electrical systems of pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment. The role requires

expertise in electrical systems, PLC troubleshooting, pneumatics, and automation control, with a focus on

blister cartoning, powder filling machines, granulation lines, coating, encapsulation, tableting, labelling,

and cartoning equipment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production and packaging

equipment.

• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and pharmaceutical industry standards for electrical safety

and operation.

• Diagnose electrical faults in motors, control panels, PLC systems, and sensors.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical diagrams.
• Collaborate with mechanical technicians to resolve multidisciplinary issues affecting machine

performance.

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Support equipment transfer, modifications, new installations, and commissioning.
• Assist with minor mechanical tasks, including assembling and disassembling mechanical

components as needed.

• Physically handle components and equipment weighing up to 15 kg as required for maintenance

activities.

• Maintain detailed documentation of maintenance activities and update reports using relevant

software tools (SAP or CMMS systems).

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, including lockout / tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• This is not a desk office job; the role involves hands-on troubleshooting and on-site maintenance

tasks.

• Availability to work weekends and night shifts as needed.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Minimum of 3 year’s experience as an electrical maintenance technician in a pharmaceutical

manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting, automation systems, motors, sensors, and electrical

panels.

• Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry standards (GMP, SOPs, safety regulations).
• Experience with packaging and manufacturing machines (granulation, blistering, tableting,
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assist with minor mechanical issues, including assembling and disassembling
• Basic computer skills for report writing and using maintenance software (SAP experience is an

advantage).

• Ability to lift and handle loads up to 15 kg.
• Basic mechanical knowledge is an advantage.
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• English language proficiency is an advantage