Electronics Technician

The Heineken Company; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electronic Technician to join their Supply Chain team in Stellenbosch. This role involves maintaining and upgrading electronic systems on machinery, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. You will be responsible for fault finding, programming, and installation of electronic systems while adhering to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC programming and industrial networks, along with the ability to work independently under pressure. If you're ready to take on a challenging role in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electronic Technician with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic systems on machinery and equipment.
• Fault finding in electronic equipment and attending breakdowns.
• Installation and upgrading of electronic control systems.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Industrial networks

SCADA Systems

Electrical components

Variable speed drives

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Ability to work independently

Ability to cope with physical demands

Education

Qualified Electronic Technician (N6)

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?

Immediate Superior: Chad Moses

Location: Stellenbosch

Type of Contract: Permanent

Reference Number: 136050

Closing Date: 02/05/2025

Applications are invited for the Electronic Technician position based in Supply Chain, Adam Tas, Stellenbosch. The successful applicant will report to the Automation and Control Specialist.

Key Performance Areas Include, But Not Limited To

1. Maintaining electronic systems on existing machinery and equipment;
2. Attending to electronic related equipment breakdowns;
3. Fault finding in electronic equipment;
4. Reading and interpreting complex circuit diagrams;
5. Attending to electrical related equipment breakdowns, if required;
6. Providing assistance to production lines;
7. Installation of electronic systems on new machinery and equipment;
8. Upgrading, optimising and modifying electronic control systems;
9. Programming stacking patterns on palletisers, etc.;
10. Adhering to all relevant quality, health & safety policies and procedures;
11. Completing all relevant administration;
12. Providing inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX);
13. Dealing with suppliers and contractors.

Skills

The successful candidate must have the following qualification/experience/skills:

• Qualified Electronic Technician (N6);
• At least 3 years relevant experience in the Electronics environment;
• Working knowledge of:
• PLC/HMI programming (Siemens S7, Win CC, Simotion Scout, TIA Portal, etc.);
• Industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet, ASI, etc.);
• SCADA Systems / Plant Information Systems;
• Electrical components (contactors, overloads, starters, sensors, PT100, etc.);
• Variable speed drives (Danfoss, Telemechanique, Lenze, etc.);
• Familiar with conveyor line controls, automation and high-speed filling lines;
• Computer literate in MS Office package (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.);
• Ability to work independently and under pressure;
• Willing and able to be on standby and respond to callouts after hours and on weekends (standby is rotated on a weekly basis);
• Willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) as and/or when required;
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.