Electro-Mechanical Technician (Cherry Hill, NJ, US, 08003) bei Hikma

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Technician

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ

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 Electro-Mechanical Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for the electronic and mechanical maintenance requirements on high speed filling and packaging equipment, autoclaves, sterilization tunnels and ovens, process support systems and vision systems. Also responsible for systems programming of computer control programmable logic controller interfaces. Should be able to perform critical calibrations of process control equipment associated with production equipment, the WFI system, autoclaves, sterilization equipment, etc. to NIST Standards. Must be able to evaluate and order critical spare parts. Maintains equipment maintenance logs and documentation in accordance with SOP and cGMP guidelines. Completes necessary Corrective and Preventative Work Orders, as well as assigned calibrations. Performs set-ups or changeovers of equipment as necessary per the production schedule. Works closely with Operations and Engineering personnel to meet production goals and objectives. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic and mechanical issues on all production equipment on the sterile filling and packaging lines to minimize production downtime.
• Repairs, programs, adjusts and calibrates plant wide control and instrumentation.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Maintains equipment maintenance logs and documentation in accordance with SOP and cGMP guidelines.
• Maintains the calibration of all in-house instrumentation including documentation.
• Provides technical support to other plant departments.
• Uses computer and logic controllers to perform system analysis of system equipment.
• Maintains electronic test and repair equipment in a high state of readiness.
• Programs logic controller and makes changes to existing programs as directed by supervision.
• Performs set-ups, changeovers and start-up adjustments of equipment as necessary.
• Troubleshoots and repairs air regulators, air filters, air actuated valves, pneumatic controls and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoots and repairs steam regulators, steam traps, steam strainers, steam piping associated with autoclaves, tunnels, ovens and other facilities maintenance equipment.
• Performs other duties as directed by management personnel.

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 diploma or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years maintenance experience maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed equipment, computer programming, calibrating process controls and troubleshooting process controls
• Knowledge of PLC and HMI programming in Allen Bradley and Siemens a plus
• Knowledge of vision systems (Cognex, Systech) a plus
• Must have a thorough knowledge troubleshooting equipment to include oscilloscopes, volt/ampere meters, frequency standards, calibration equipment and programmable logic controllers
• Excellent knowledge required in use of other precision electronic equipment under their cognizance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certificate of completion from 2-3 year electronics trade or technical school desired
• cGMPs experience a plus

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.