Electronic Technician – Advanced Manufacturing

About the role

Philip Morris International is seeking an Electronic Technician to maintain and improve advanced manufacturing equipment for its smoke‑free product lines. You will work in a highly automated environment, solving technical challenges and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key 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.
• Integrate new automation systems and control devices into existing equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, technical documentation and data in 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.
• Use SAP to manage spare parts, maintenance information and inventory requirements.

Required profile

• National Diploma, Degree or equivalent qualification in Electronic or Electrical Engineering/Technology.
• Minimum 4 years experience as an Electronic or Electrical Technician in a high‑volume manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong experience in PLC programming, troubleshooting and industrial automation systems.
• Working knowledge of control systems such as Siemens, Rockwell, Festo, Wonderware InTouch or WinCC.
• Experience with equipment calibration and instrumentation.

Required skills

• PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Siemens, Rockwell and Festo automation platforms.
• Wonderware InTouch and WinCC HMI systems.
• Equipment calibration and instrumentation.
• SAP for maintenance and inventory management.
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing and automation technologies.
• Contribution to a global business transformation toward a smoke‑free future.
• Collaboration with diverse and inclusive colleagues across a global organization.
• Access to development opportunities, training and career growth.
• Empowerment to innovate, take ownership and continuously improve.