PLC Technician

PLC Technician

We are seeking a talented and motivated PLC Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing PLC-controlled automated equipment and control systems. This role is essential in ensuring that production equipment operates efficiently, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

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 processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve technical issues.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years maintenance experience maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed equipment, instrumentation, and processes.
• 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with cGMP is a plus.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Maintains electronic equipment, logs, and documentation in accordance with SOP and cGMP guidelines.
• Provides technical support to other plant departments.
• Must be able to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Assist in set-ups, changeovers, and start-up adjustments of equipment as necessary.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy an annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential. Auto-enrollment in a company-sponsored 401(k) program with matching contributions. Benefit from a generous paid time off bank starting with 20 days, plus additional days upon reaching milestone anniversaries. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits. Participate in an employee discount program and wellbeing rewards program.

The organization prioritizes safety and quality, offering career advancement and growth opportunities, as well as tuition assistance and parental leave.

Work Environment

Employees must obtain and maintain gown qualification required for work in controlled manufacturing environments. Opportunities are available for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cherry Hill, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $66560.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.