Technical Manager – Textile Automation – Northern Textile Mills

Technical Officer
Francistown
February 9, 2026
Full Time Contract

Job Description

Job Purpose

To design, install, maintain, and troubleshoot textile industrial automation systems, and provide technical leadership and support across production operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop automated industrial processes, systems, and components.
  • Design, troubleshoot, configure, maintain, and upgrade automation system equipment.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automation equipment and control systems.
  • Implement new technologies and software to improve operational efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and upgrade automation systems.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and system performance analysis.
  • Monitor system operations and respond to alarms and system errors.
  • Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure system reliability and safety compliance.

Technical Expertise & Exposure (Added Advantage)

  • PLCs and motion control systems
  • Wet processing automation (fabric dyeing, yarn dyeing, tumble drying, yarn/fabric dryers)
  • Weaving and knitting automation
  • Preparation area automation

Preferred Machine & Brand Exposure

  • Stalvos dyeing machines
  • Fong yarn dyeing machines
  • Harish fabric dryers
  • Stanyfield yarn dryers
  • Biancalani tumble dryers
  • Weaving: Dobbies, Itema, Smith
  • Preparation: Picanol, West Point
  • Knitting: Karl Mayer

Job Requirements

  • Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Textile Automation, or related field
  • Strong knowledge of textile industrial automation systems
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

Application Details

Applications with relevant supporting documents should reach the address below on or before 20 February 2026:

The Human Resources Manager
Northern Textile Mills
P.O. Box 1508
Francistown

NB: No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.

Bonada

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