Electronic Instrumentation Technician - 3rd Shift
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
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Hikma Pharmaceuticals in Cherry Hill, NJ seeks an Electronic Instrumentation Technician (3rd shift) to maintain and troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control systems on high-speed filling and packaging lines. The role involves preventative maintenance, reporting, and collaboration with Operations and Engineering to meet production goals.
The candidate should have 5+ years of maintenance experience, instrumentation knowledge, and the ability to read electrical prints and P&IDs.
Qualifications
- High school diploma and formal training in electrical/instrumentation trade or tech school.
- Minimum of five years maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed production equipment.
- Strong understanding of instrumentation and controls.
- Ability to read electrical prints and P&IDs.
- Ability to communicate with manufacturers worldwide for support.
- Vision systems knowledge is a plus.
- Proficient with test equipment (oscilloscopes, meters, calibration tools) and PLC/HMI.
- Experience in CM and PM processes and spare-part management.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control systems on sterile filling and packaging lines.
- Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Document maintenance logs per SOP and cGMP.
- Assist in set-ups or changeovers per production schedule.
- Provide technical support to Operations and Engineering teams.
- Ensure gowning qualification and status when required.
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Job description
Job Title: Electronic Instrumentation Technician - 3rd Shift
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
Job Type: Full-time
As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Electronic Instrumentation Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for the electrical, instrumentations, control and process equipment requirements on high-speed filling and packaging equipment, Equipment Component prep, sterilization tunnels and ovens, process support systems and vision systems. Perform troubleshooting of high-performance production equipment. Should be able to perform troubleshooting of process control equipment associated with production equipment, autoclaves, sterilization equipment, etc. to NIST Standards. Must be able to evaluate and order critical spare parts. Maintains equipment maintenance logs and documentation in accordance with SOP and cGMP guidelines. Completes necessary Corrective and Preventative Work Orders, as well as assigned trainings. Assist in set‑ups or changeovers of equipment as necessary per the production schedule. Works closely with Operations and Engineering personnel to meet production goals and objectives.
- Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
- Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical, instrumentation and control issues on all production equipment on the sterile filling and packaging lines to minimize production downtime.
- Repairs, adjusts and troubleshoots plant wide control and instrumentation.
- Performs preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment.
- Maintains electronic equipment maintenance logs and documentation in accordance with SOP and cGMP guidelines.
- Maintains the documentation of all in-house instrumentation including PMs.
- Provides technical support to other plant departments.
- Uses electronics, instruments and controls to perform system analysis of system equipment.
- Maintains electronic test and repair equipment in a high state of readiness.
- Must be able to work shifts including weekends and holidays.
- Assist in set-ups, changeovers and start-up adjustments of equipment as necessary.
- Performs other duties as directed by management personnel.
- Must be able to be gowned qualified and maintain gowning status.
We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:
- High School education and Certificate of completion from 2-3 year electrical/instrumentation trade or technical school desired.
- Minimum five (5) years maintenance experience maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed equipment, instrumentation and troubleshooting process.
- Understanding of instrumentation and controls
- Ability to read electrical prints and P&IDs
- Ability to communicate with manufacturers worldwide for support.
- Knowledge of vision systems a plus
- Must have a thorough knowledge troubleshooting equipment to include oscilloscopes, volt/ampere meters, frequency standards, calibration equipment and programmable logic controllers/HMI.
- Excellent knowledge required in use of other precision electronic equipment under their cognizance
- Experience in equipment Corrective Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance and spare part systems
- cGMP's experience a plus.
Hourly Rate: $30.50 per hour. The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, work location, prior experience and job-related knowledge, relevant skills and expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The Talent Acquisition team can provide more details about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
- Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
- Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
- A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
- 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
- 11 company paid holidays
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
- Employee discount program
- Wellbeing rewards program
- Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
- Career advancement and growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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