Pharma Automation Engineer – PLC & HMI Expert

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

401(k) match

PTO starting 20 days

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is seeking an Automation Engineer to maintain and modify control systems for the pharmaceutical production facility.

The role involves troubleshooting electrical and PLC/HMI systems, programming PLCs, and supporting installation and changeovers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work with Operations and Engineering to meet production goals, prepare technical documentation, and ensure compliance with cGMP.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering or related field, or Associates with relevant experience.
• 4+ years of PLC and HMI design and programming for industrial equipment.
• 5 years of experience in design, installation and support of electrical and control systems.
• Experience in design and development of electrical and software systems; strong problem solving.
• Knowledge of field instrumentation, PLCs, and computers; mechanical aptitude helpful.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with AutoCAD and creating electrical schematics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, motor control and safety systems.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and control systems.
• Support projects on weekends or outside shifts as needed.
• Maintain process control documentation and records.
• Coordinate with departments and vendors; assist in process improvements.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, manuals and SOPs.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Electrical control systems

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associates degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is seeking an Automation Engineer to maintain and modify control systems for the pharmaceutical production facility.

The role involves troubleshooting electrical and PLC/HMI systems, programming PLCs, and supporting installation and changeovers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work with Operations and Engineering to meet production goals, prepare technical documentation, and ensure compliance with cGMP.