PLC Technician

Job Description

PLC Technician

WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK AT LIVEO RESEARCH?

Career stability and opportunities for advancement

Complete Benefit Package, medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, Short Term Disability, Employee Life

Generous 401K Match

Liveo Research is a global manufacturer of rigid packaging solutions with five locations worldwide. Our pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Delaware City, Delaware is looking for a PLC Technician.

Do you have experience in Siemens PLC electrical and mechanical systems, well then, we have a position for you. Come join our team!

What you will do:

PLC & Automation Support

Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Siemens PLC/HMI systems and associated automation controls.

Lead programming efforts for new installations, modifications, and process improvements.

Analyze, test, and debug PLC code to ensure reliable, validated production performance.

Maintain and document changes to PLC logic, programs, specifications, and electrical schematics.

Provide technical assistance on control system errors, alarms, and performance issues.Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on high-speed packaging equipment.

Support daily maintenance tasks including installations, repairs, and preventive maintenance.

Identify root causes of system faults and recommend/implement solutions for improved uptime.

Collaborate with production and engineering teams to drive equipment optimization.IT/Systems Support

Assist in maintaining production-related IT infrastructure including HMI interfaces, server backups, and equipment communications.

Install, configure, and support industrial computers, telephony, and peripheral systems.

Ensure compliance with IT standards for pharmaceutical production systems.

Provide on-site technical support, training, and collaboration during international visits.Documentation & Compliance

Create and update SOPs, PM tasks, change controls, and technical documentation for PLC systems.

Participate in safety, quality, and compliance audits as required by cGMP and internal procedures.

Provide technical training for operations and maintenance personnel on automated systems. Project & Continuous Improvement

Participate in capital projects and system upgrades related to automation and process control.

Identify and recommend automation improvements tied to yield, throughput, and reliability.

Support lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives as applicable.Global Collaboration & Travel

Support shared automation and maintenance responsibilities across Liveo Research’s plants in Germany.

Coordinate with international teams on standardization, best practices, and equipment optimization.

Travel to Germany approximately 15–20% of the time, estimated at 4 trips per year for 1–2 weeks per trip.

Full-time