Electronic Technician I - 3rd Shift

Sharp Services; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp is a global provider of packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. A maintenance technician role is available in the United States, focusing on PMs, troubleshooting, and equipment setup on production lines.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in Electronics, PLC and vision system experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and knowledge of CGMP regulations. Weekend overtime may be required, with clear communication expected across teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electronics is required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to read electrical schematics.
• Experience with PLC programs and vision inspection systems.
• Knowledge of CGMP regulations is preferred.
• Robotics experience and programming is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to line calls and perform preventive maintenance regularly.
• Maintain safe work practices at all times.
• Troubleshoot all equipment on site using electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Evaluate equipment malfunctions and minimize downtime.
• Maintain a log of equipment repairs and problems.
• Operate plant electrical test equipment.
• Set up line equipment and vision systems per Master Production Record.
• Follow production procedures and work instructions with proper documentation.
• Install or assist in installing new equipment and ensure proper layout and alignment.
• Assist other maintenance personnel during major plant breakdowns.
• Be available to work overtime on weekends.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Vision systems

Robotics (plus)

Good communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electronics

Tools

PLC programs

CGMP regulations

Job description

Sharp works across the world to create unique commercial and clinical packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. We are made up of two dynamic international divisions, Sharp Packaging Solutions and Sharp Clinical Services. Together our 1,800+ -strong team works from state-of-the-art facilities across the World.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Efficiently respond to line calls and conduct PMs on a regular basis.
• Always maintains safe work practices.
• Must be competent in troubleshooting all equipment on site with the use of electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Evaluate equipment malfunctions with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime.
• Must be able to maintain a log/work sheet of equipment repairs and problems.
• Must be competent in the use of all plant electrical test equipment.
• Must be able to set up line equipment and vision systems in accordance with a Master Production Record.
• Able to follow and understand production procedures, good documentation practices, and Work instructions.
• Setup, maintain and troubleshoot Cognex Vision Systems.
• Setup, maintain and troubleshoot Systech Serialization Systems.
• Install or assist in the installation of new equipment, including proper layout and alignment.
• Must assist all other maintenance personnel in the event of a major plant breakdown.
• Must be able to work overtime on weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct reports if any and the level of supervision.

PREFERRED / REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• An Associate’s Degree in Electronics.
• Experience with PLC programs.
• Experience with Vision inspection systems and control circuits.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Robotics and programming is a plus.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code.
• Experience adhering to CGMP regulations.
• Have good communication skills oral and written.