Job Description
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.