Electronic Instrumentation Technician

Job Title: Electronic Instrumentation Technician - 3rd Shift (Sunday through Thursday)

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 Electronic Instrumentation Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for the electrical, instrumentations, 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. Should be able to perform troubleshooting of process control equipment associated with production equipment, 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 trainings. Assist in 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 electrical, instrumentation and control issues on all production equipment on the sterile filling and packaging lines to minimize production downtime.
• Repairs, adjusts and troubleshoots plant wide control and instrumentation.
• 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.

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 year electrical/instrumentation trade or technical school desired.
• Minimum five (5) years maintenance experience maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed equipment, instrumentation and troubleshooting process.
• Understanding of instrumentation and controls
• Ability to read electrical prints and P&IDs
• Ability to communicate with manufacturers worldwide for support.
• Knowledge of vision systems a plus
• Must have a thorough knowledge troubleshooting equipment to include oscilloscopes, volt/ampere meters, frequency standards, calibration equipment and programmable logic controllers/HMI.
• Excellent knowledge required in use of other precision electronic equipment under their cognizance
• Experience in equipment Corrective Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance and spare part systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• cGMP's experience a plus

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $30.50 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.