Electronic Technician

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we're transforming our business to build a future beyond smoking. This global transformation is creating exciting opportunities for talented professionals who want to make a real impact while growing their careers.

As an Electronic Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining and improving advanced manufacturing equipment that supports the production of our smoke-free products. You'll work in a highly automated environment, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, quality, and operational performance

Your Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, planned, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, PLC, and automation-related faults.
• Maintain equipment calibration to ensure consistent performance, quality, and compliance.
• Support production teams during changeovers, format changes, and technical interventions.
• Participate in equipment installation, upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with integrating new technologies, automation systems, and control devices into existing equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, technical documentation, and data within company systems.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve technical issues.
• Analyse equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Support troubleshooting of critical production failures and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure maintenance tools and equipment remain in good working condition.
• Use SAP to manage spare parts, maintenance information, and inventory requirements.
• Promote and comply with all quality, environmental, health, and safety standards.

What We're Looking For

• Completed National Diploma/ Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years' experience as an Electronic Technician, Electrical Technician, or similar role.
• Strong experience in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and industrial automation systems.
• At least 2 years' experience within a high-volume manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Working knowledge of control systems and automation technologies, including Siemens, Rockwell, Festo, Wonderware InTouch, WinCC, or similar platforms.
• Experience with equipment calibration and instrumentation.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word is key.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate maintenance activities while balancing production requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

What We Offer

At PMI, you'll have the opportunity to shape your future while helping transform ours.

• Work with advanced manufacturing and automation technologies.
• Contribute to one of the most significant business transformations in the world today.
• Collaborate with talented colleagues in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Access development opportunities, training, and career growth across a global organization.
• Be empowered to take ownership, innovate, and continuously improve.
• Play a meaningful role in delivering a smoke-free future.

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