Electronic Trainer

Electronic Trainer

Position's purpose:

The Electronic Trainer maintains, troubleshoots, supports and continuously improves electronic and control systems across the factory, with dedicated ownership of the overall factory Track and Trace systems. The role ensures that Track and Trace equipment, control components, automation interfaces and related electronic systems operate safely, reliably and in compliance with operational requirements.
In addition, the role owns and drives the process of new electronic upskilling within existing technology, ensuring that technicians and relevant production support teams develop the required electronic competencies to sustain current factory equipment, improve troubleshooting capability, reduce dependency on external support and strengthen long-term technical know-how.
The role works in close cooperation with Automation Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Engineering, IWS Cell Structure Teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Own, maintain, troubleshoot and improve the overall factory Track and Trace systems, including related electronic equipment, automation interfaces, control components, industrial networks and system documentation. Ensure reliable operation, fast issue resolution and correct escalation when supplier or cross-functional support is required.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic and automation-related equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, servo systems, control panels and industrial networks. Perform preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance, diagnose failures and restore production equipment quickly to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Own and coordinate the process of new electronic upskilling within existing factory technology. Define training needs, prepare practical learning content, coach technicians and relevant production support teams, and ensure knowledge transfer on current electronic systems, troubleshooting methods and safe-work practices.
• Follow all safety requirements, LOTOTO procedures and electronic safe-work practices. Support ESTI inspections, corrective actions and applicable NIV 13 requirements. Support commissioning, equipment modifications and validation of production machinery and control systems, applying change management and regulatory procedures whenever electronic or control-system changes are required.
• Support breakdown analysis, root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities. Maintain accurate electrical drawings, electronic schematics, backups, system revisions, Track and Trace records and technical documentation. Work closely with Automation Engineering, Electronics Technicians, Production, Maintenance Planning, Mechanics, Engineering, IWS Cell Structure Teams, Storeroom personnel and external vendors.
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Requirements:

• Technical education or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Automation or Controls Engineering. NIV 13 Federal Inspection Certificate where required for the role.
• Proven experience troubleshooting, maintaining and improving industrial electronic systems, automation-related equipment and production control systems. Experience with Track and Trace systems, industrial networks, change management, training delivery and technical documentation control is an advantage.
• Fluent English and German.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, S7, Beckhoff, servo drives, sensors, control panels, industrial networks and Track and Trace-related equipment. Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics, control drawings and technical documentation. Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem-solving skills. SAP Maintenance transaction knowledge. Strong safety awareness and electronic safe-work practices. Ability to train, coach and develop others in electronic troubleshooting and existing factory technologies. Program changes in S7 and TwinCAT II, basic PC skills.

Our benefits:

• 40-hour workweek, at least 5 weeks of vacation, annual working hours.
• Canteen (discounted meals) as well as free soft drinks, coffee, and fruit.
• Free parking and discounted e-charging stations.
• Monthly health insurance allowances for employees and their family members.
• NBU and KTG premiums are fully covered by JTI.
• Own pension fund with supplementary benefits & JTI covers up to 75% of pension fund contributions.
• CHF 500 Reka Checks for full-time employees (paid in January).
• Parental leave (20 weeks) without pay reduction.
• Attractive employee benefits.
• Fitness room and various sports classes.