Electronic Technician

Philip Morris International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career growth

Global collaboration

Job summary

Philip Morris International (PMI) is seeking an Electronic Technician to maintain and improve automated manufacturing equipment supporting smoke-free products in Johannesburg. You will work in a highly automated setting, diagnose faults, and contribute to continuous improvement across reliability, quality, and operational performance.

Responsibilities include preventive and breakdown maintenance, calibration, changeovers, equipment installation, and data documentation.

Qualifications

• Completed National Diploma/ Degree in Electronic or Electrical field.
• Minimum 4 years' experience as Electronic or Electrical Technician.
• Strong PLC programming and industrial automation experience.
• At least 2 years' experience in high-volume manufacturing or FMCG.
• Proficient with SAP, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, planned, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, electronic, PLC, and automation faults.
• Maintain calibration to ensure performance, quality, and safety.
• Support changeovers, format changes, and technical interventions.
• Participate in equipment installation, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with integrating new technologies and control devices into existing equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records and data in company systems.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
• Analyse equipment performance and identify reliability/efficiency improvements.
• Support troubleshooting of critical production failures and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure maintenance tools remain in good condition.
• Use SAP to manage spare parts and inventory requirements.
• Promote and comply with quality, environmental, health, and safety standards.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Maintenance planning

Education

National Diploma/Degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Siemens

Rockwell

Wonderware InTouch

WinCC

Job description

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.