About the role
Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician II in Winston-Salem, NC
We are looking for someone who will install, test, calibrate, repair, and maintain electrical/electronic control systems for high-speed manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot and perform corrective/preventive maintenance on process control systems and equipment failures and contribute to productivity and technology improvement projects while ensuring equipment reliability and performance.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Support and maintain PLC systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and industrial communication networks (Profibus, ControlNet, Ethernet)
- Diagnose and repair motor drive systems, including variable frequency and DC drives
- Install and maintain advanced systems such as robotics and high-speed camera-based quality control equipment
- Interpret and work from engineering schematics, diagrams, and vendor documentation
- Use diagnostic tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, VOM) to analyze and resolve complex electrical issues
What are we looking for?
- Associate degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or related field (or military equivalent)
- 3+ years of experience in electronics within high-speed manufacturing or process control environments
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to repair complex electronic circuits
- Solid understanding of electronic components, systems, and industrial automation
- Proficiency with electronic diagnostic tools and basic Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making capabilities and good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with peers and management
WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP
At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.
BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER
Collaboration and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
SALARY AND BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Benefit Information
The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:
- 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
- Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
- Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
- Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
- Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
- Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
- On-site health clinics and fitness centers at manufacturing locations
- Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
- Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
- Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
- Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness
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