Position Title: Electronic Technician
Boksburg, ZA, 1459
Electronic Technician
At Philip Morris International (PMI), we're transforming our business to build a future beyond smoking. This global transformation is creating exciting opportunities for talented professionals who want to make a real impact while growing their careers.
As an Electronic Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining and improving advanced manufacturing equipment that supports the production of our smoke-free products. You'll work in a highly automated environment, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, quality, and operational performance
Your Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, planned, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on production equipment.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, PLC, and automation-related faults.
- Maintain equipment calibration to ensure consistent performance, quality, and compliance.
- Support production teams during changeovers, format changes, and technical interventions.
- Participate in equipment installation, upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
- Assist with integrating new technologies, automation systems, and control devices into existing equipment.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, technical documentation, and data within company systems.
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve technical issues.
- Analyse equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
- Support troubleshooting of critical production failures and implement sustainable solutions.
- Ensure maintenance tools and equipment remain in good working condition.
- Use SAP to manage spare parts, maintenance information, and inventory requirements.
- Promote and comply with all quality, environmental, health, and safety standards.
What We're Looking For
- Completed National Diploma/ Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years' experience as an Electronic Technician, Electrical Technician, or similar role.
- Strong experience in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and industrial automation systems.
- At least 2 years' experience within a high-volume manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Working knowledge of control systems and automation technologies, including Siemens, Rockwell, Festo, Wonderware InTouch, WinCC, or similar platforms.
- Experience with equipment calibration and instrumentation.
- Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word is key.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to plan and coordinate maintenance activities while balancing production requirements.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
What We Offer
At PMI, you'll have the opportunity to shape your future while helping transform ours.
- Work with advanced manufacturing and automation technologies.
- Contribute to one of the most significant business transformations in the world today.
- Collaborate with talented colleagues in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Access development opportunities, training, and career growth across a global organization.
- Be empowered to take ownership, innovate, and continuously improve.
- Play a meaningful role in delivering a smoke-free future.