Join a team that keeps highly automated pharmacy operations running safely, reliably, and efficiently. In this hands-on role, you’ll combine electrical, mechanical, controls, and troubleshooting skills to solve complex equipment challenges and improve the systems that support pharmaceutical filling and packaging operations.

You’ll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while expanding your automation expertise. From troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment to implementing upgrades and driving reliability improvements, your work will help build a more dependable and efficient operation. You’ll also share your knowledge by mentoring and supporting other team members.

 

Location & Schedule

• On-site in Florence, NJ in a clean, climate-controlled environment
• 2nd shift: Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
• 12% shift differential
• Occasional work outside normal shift hours may be needed to support operational requirements
• Minimal travel to other facilities or vendor sites may be required
• On-call support is part of the role

 

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the reliability of automated pharmacy equipment through preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, I/O, field-device, and computer-controlled equipment.
• Use electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings, schematics, diagnostic equipment, and specialized tools to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Monitor equipment performance through inspections, maintenance rounds, reporting systems, and diagnostic tools to identify degraded performance before it impacts operations.
• Analyze recurring failures and help improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) by identifying root causes and implementing lasting solutions.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, expansions, engineering change controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend equipment and process improvements that strengthen reliability, quality, and overall performance.
• Use MAXIMO to document work orders, labor hours, repair parts, preventive maintenance, corrective actions, and equipment performance.
• Help maintain appropriate spare-parts inventory to support equipment availability and timely repairs.
• Train, mentor, and share technical knowledge with team members to build stronger troubleshooting and maintenance capabilities.

 

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance, automation, or related electro-mechanical experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing complex PLC/computer-controlled electro-mechanical equipment, including PLCs, I/O, and field devices.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting, adjusting, and repairing mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Experience using preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to document and manage maintenance activities and work orders.
• Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings and schematics.
• Ability to occasionally work outside scheduled hours, including weekends, based on operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electro-Mechanical Technology, Automation, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience in a high-volume production, pharmaceutical, distribution, or highly automated environment.
• Experience with MAXIMO or a similar CMMS.
• Experience supporting equipment upgrades, installations, engineering changes, or reliability improvement initiatives.
• Experience troubleshooting precision automated machinery and identifying root causes of recurring equipment failures.
  

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 31 - 52 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

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