Title:  Mechanical Technician

Location: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Job Type: [Full-time]

Hashtag: #LI-NA1

About Us:

For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission.

As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients. 

Description:

We are looking for a talented Mechanical Technician (Oncology plant) to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.

If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the installation and commissioning of production lines in the new plant facility and ensure effective long-term preventive and corrective maintenance of all machinery and equipment.
• Installation: Hands-on assembly and commissioning of OSD manufacturing and packaging lines.
• Maintenance: Perform routine and emergency repairs on mechanical systems in a cleanroom environment.
• Data Entry: Use SAP to log maintenance activities and manage spare parts.

 Core Competencies

• Troubleshooting and mechanical expertise.
• • Safety awareness.
• • GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates whose experience and skills align closely with the qualifications outlined below:

Education: Diploma degree in mechanical or Electro-mechanical is preferred.

Background: Previous experience in OSD pharmaceutical machinery is a must, Previous experience in Contained machines is an advantage.

Skills: Proven experience in mechanical troubleshooting and equipment installation

Systems: Experience working within an SAP environment is preferred.

Experience: 3-5 years.

Learn more about Hikma in KSA hikma-ksa-factsheet-aug-2025-en.pdf