Lead, IC&V

PCI TRGR Penn Pharmaceutical Services Ltd; Illinois; On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance coverage (including  

Flexible spending account

401(k)

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services seeks a Lead, IC&V Shift – 3rd Shift to guide a team of electrical and vision technicians. You will prioritize line setups, new jobs, and installations under supervision, ensuring safe, efficient maintenance.

This role requires strong PLC troubleshooting and machine vision expertise, with hands‑on AutoCAD use for drawings. You will also train others, manage PM tasks, and work with lockout/tagout procedures.

Qualifications

• TABE testing requirements met at approved grade level.
• Associate’s Degree in a related field or 1–3 years experience.
• Basic mathematical skills and computer literacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct IC&V technicians on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Train technicians on PLC troubleshooting and repair.
• Program and educate on machine vision systems and code reading.
• Commission, program, and diagnose servo drives and motion systems.
• Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, and schematics for production.

Skills

Team leadership

PLC troubleshooting

Machine vision

AutoCAD

Electrical systems

Preventative maintenance

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Reading schematics

Education

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Title

Lead, IC&V Shift – 3rd Shift

The Lead, IC&V Technician will lead and coordinate a team of electrical and vision technicians, ensuring all preventative and corrective maintenance is executed in a safe and efficient manner. Provide leadership and direction to the IC&V teams, prioritizing line set‑ups, new jobs and installations in accordance with the Maintenance Supervisors and Team Leads.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and providing day‑to‑day direction to the IC&V technicians.
• In-depth knowledge of factory automation and the ability to train less skilled technicians on how to properly troubleshoot PLCs.
• Vision‑Systems: Knowledge of machine vision systems, including the ability to program code‑reading systems and to properly educate and train new technicians.
• Servo Drives: The ability to commission, program and diagnose motion systems.
• Drawings and Diagrams: The ability to read, interpret and use the information presented in drawings, diagrams, schematics and blueprints to determine appropriate activities, tools and next steps in the production process.
• Software: Ability to use multiple software systems that communicate with equipment. Manage software and hardware for control/data systems by maintaining and creating a library for systems being used, and keeping licensing up to date.
• Electrical Systems: Knowledge of 3‑phase electrical systems, including components, repair processes, and installation procedures.
• AutoCAD: The ability to draft equipment drawings and diagrams for design purposes using AutoCAD.
• Preventative Maintenance: The ability to identify equipment maintenance needs by using PM Work Orders, and to communicate these needs to the appropriate persons.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures: Knowledge of the processes and procedures to lock out equipment while cleaning, repairing or servicing.
• Machine/Equipment Knowledge: Knowledge of mechanical components, connections, and inter‑dependencies, including basic machine operations, gears and drive shafts.
• Material Handling Equipment: Knowledge of and the ability to use material handling equipment, including forklifts, aerial lifts and pallet jacks.
• Measuring Devices: The ability to read and use micrometers, measuring tools, gauges, indicators and calibration stickers.
• Production Processes: Basic knowledge and development of plant production processes and layouts, including cross‑departmental coordination, communication and planning within our area of responsibility.
• Power Tools: The ability to properly and safely operate, maintain, repair, clean and store power tools and equipment (e.g., chop‑saw, hand drills).
• Manual Dexterity: The ability to quickly move your hands, your arms together with your hands, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects.
• Hand‑eye Coordination: The ability to coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists or arms to move, carry or manipulate objects or to perform other job‑related tasks.
• Visual Acuity: The ability to see details (e.g., letters, numbers, codes, colour, symbols, marks, labels, signs) clearly to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• This position may require overtime and/or weekend work.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Mechanics in problem solving and/or equipment set‑up.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP and GCP policies, procedures and rules.
• Can perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• TABE testing requirements met at approved grade level for the position.
• Associate’s Degree in a related field and/or 1‑3 years related experience and/or training.
• Basic Mathematical Skills.
• Intermediate Computer Skills: Ability to perform more complex computer tasks and has knowledge of various computer programs.
• Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
• Very High Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables.
• High standard of report writing.
• Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Ability to display excellent time‑management skills.
• Ability to display a willingness to make decisions.
• Ability to display original thinking and creativity.
• Ability to hold oneself in a professional manner.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments.
• Ability to set and achieve challenging goals.
• Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Ability to display excellent time‑management skills.
• Ability to display a willingness to make decisions.
• Ability to display original thinking and creativity.
• Ability to hold oneself in a professional manner.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments.
• Ability to set and achieve challenging goals.
• Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.

Salary and Compensation

The hiring rate for this position is $30.27 - $34.06 hourly plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance coverage (including dental and vision)
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k)

Equal Employment Opportunity

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life‑changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

Other Titles Known

Mechatronics & Robotics Technician, Controls Engineer, Controls Technician, Electronic Technician, Industrial Electrician, PLC Programmer, Electrical Controls Technician

Why Work for PCI Pharma Services

At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real‑life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.