PLC Technician

Xtalks; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO 20+ days/year

Bonuses and incentives

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Cherry Hill, NJ seeks a PLC Technician for the 3rd shift (Tuesday through Saturday) to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLC-controlled equipment in high-speed filling and packaging lines.

You will handle electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, read schematics, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety compliance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Weekend coverage is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2–3 years electrical/instrumentation trade/technical school.
• Minimum five years of maintenance experience with high-speed equipment and troubleshooting instrumentation.
• 3+ years of PLC-controlled equipment experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency with HMI systems, VFDs, servo drives, and industrial networking.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC systems and automated machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Monitor and optimize machine performance to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical 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.
• Assist in installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Maintain repairs docs and compliance with SOP and cGMP.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

HMI systems

VFDs

Industrial networking

Read electrical schematics

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Gowning qualification

Troubleshooting high-speed equipment

Education

High School diploma

Electrical/instrumentation training

Tools

Siemens PLC

HMI

VFDs

Electrical schematics software

Job description

Job Title

PLC Technician - 3rd Shift (Tuesday through Saturday)

Location

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Job Type

Full-time

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.

Description

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 PLC Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing PLC-controlled automated equipment and control systems. This role ensures production equipment operates efficiently, minimizes downtime, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. You will be responsible for the electrical, instrumentation, 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.

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 Human Resources 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.