Electronic Technician

AVI Ltd., a leader in household brands across diverse categories, including snacks, beverages, personal care, and fashion, is seeking an experienced **Electronic Technician** for its National Brands Limited (NBL) Rosslyn Snacks factory.

Join a world-class manufacturing facility to provide technical support in automation, fault-finding, and system improvements. Collaborate with the Automation Software Specialist and engineering teams to enhance site-wide automation, ensure reliable system performance, and drive innovation in food manufacturing processes.

**Line Manager**: Engineering Foreman

**Job Specification**:
**Key Performance Areas**:

- ** Automation Maintenance & Support**:

- Diagnose and resolve automation and instrumentation breakdowns.
- Conduct preventive maintenance and recommend strategies to minimize downtime.
- Provide ad-hoc technical training to staff.
- ** Breakdown Investigation & Reporting**:

- Analyze incidents using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) trends, alarms, and reports.
- Implement modern solutions to prevent recurring issues.
- Support Finance and Logistics teams with SCADA reports for stock accuracy.
- ** System Upgrades & Modifications**:

- Upgrade of Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs**)**, and drives.
- Replace obsolete equipment and migrate outdated software.
- ** Backup & Spare Management**:

- Maintain up-to-date software backups.
- Perform regular audits of critical spares inventory.
- ** Technical Assistance**:

- Assist with fault-finding for PLC, HMI, drives, and SCADA systems.
- Mentor artisans and graduates on control systems.

**Minimum Requirements**:
**Experience**:

- Minimum 5 years in FMCG automation and instrumentation.
- Experience in a Food manufacturing environment is essential with specific focus on equipment upgrades.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with vibratory feeders and Ishider scales is essential.

**Qualifications**:

- National Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation Engineering.

**Technical Skills**:

- ** PLC Programming**: Siemens S7, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley.
- ** SCADA**: Wonderware InTouch.
- ** HMI**: Siemens, Delta, Omron.
- ** Drives & Servos**: AC/DC systems.
- ** Networking Protocols**: Profinet, Profibus, Modbus.
- Proficiency in MS Office and SQL Server.

**Why Join Us?**

Be part of an innovative team that shapes iconic South African snack brands, with access to advanced manufacturing technology and opportunities for growth.