PLC Technician

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

401(k) matching

PTO 20 days

Company health benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Cherry Hill, NJ is seeking a PLC Technician for 1st shift (Tuesday through Saturday) to install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC systems and automated equipment.

You will diagnose electrical and mechanical issues and optimize performance to ensure safety and reliability. The role requires 3+ years with PLC-controlled equipment in manufacturing, strong knowledge of HMI/VFDs and schematics, and the ability to work weekends.

Qualifications

• High School education and a 2-3 year electrical/instrumentation trade or technical school.
• Minimum five (5) years maintenance experience with high-speed equipment and instrumentation.
• 3+ years of experience with PLC-controlled equipment in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, electrical troubleshooting, and automation equipment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics; proficient with HMI, VFDs, servo drives, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC systems and automated machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system issues.
• Monitor and optimize machine performance to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Modify PLC programs to support process improvements and operational needs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain HMI, VFDs, sensors, and industrial networks.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Maintain documentation of repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and SOP/cGMP guidelines.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve issues.

Skills

PLC maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

HMI systems

VFDs

Electrical schematics reading

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical training in electrical/instrumentation (2-3 years)

Tools

PLC hardware

Industrial networking

Servo drives

HMI systems

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Description:

Job Title: PLC Technician - 1st Shift (Tuesday through Saturday)

Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Job Type: Full-time

Req ID: 12269

About Us:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC systems and automated machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system issues.
• Monitor and optimize machine performance to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Modify PLC programs as needed to support process improvements and operational requirements.
• Troubleshoot and maintain HMI (Human Machine Interface), VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), sensors, and industrial communication networks.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Maintain documentation of repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve technical issues.

Qualifications:

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 years electrical/instrumentation trade or technical school desired.
• Minimum five (5) years maintenance experience maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed equipment, instrumentation and troubleshooting process.
• 3+ years of experience working with PLC-controlled equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, electrical troubleshooting, and automation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency with HMI systems, VFDs, servo drives, and industrial networking.
• 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.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• cGMP's experience a plus

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $36.00 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.

What We Offer*:

• 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.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions. In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s HumanResources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.