Electronic Technician
Philip Morris International U.S. · Wilson, NC · 3 wk ago
Engineering$30.5/hrFull-time
Safety & Sustainability
Follow all safety, environmental, and health regulations and company policies
Promote a strong safety culture and help prevent accidents and equipment damage
Major Responsibilities And Accountabilities
- Ensure equipment and materials meet quality standards
- Partner with Quality teams to prevent defects and improve product integrity
- Help resolve quality issues using structured problem-solving methods
- Support continuous improvement in maintenance and equipment reliability
- Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance (preventive and corrective)
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and respond as a first point of contact for breakdowns
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, and process changes
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, settings, and troubleshooting guides
- Follow digital/automation and OT/ICS standards
- Use CMMS (Maximo) to record maintenance work and manage spare parts
- Coach and support production teams during breakdowns and defects
- Identify process losses and help improve efficiency
- Participate in kaizen and continuous improvement activities
- Apply problem-solving tools to reduce downtime, waste, and defects
Teamwork & Development (Morale)
- Work as part of a self-driven, collaborative team
- Share knowledge, support teammates, and communicate clearly across shifts
- Complete required documentation for traceability and compliance
- Maintain required training and technical qualifications
- Support and improve standard work processes and maintenance standards
- Coach others when needed and help build team capability
Education & Skills
- Education: Technical education in Electronics, Electrical, Automation, or related field (Technical School or Technical University)
- Skills & Competencies: 5+ years (minimum) of Industrial Electrical experience
Automation and control systems experience
Must have PLC experience (Siemens or Beckhoff preferred)
Servo drive / Servo motor experience, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Basic IT skills (MS Office, data entry systems)
Fluent in English
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Required)
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly salary
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care
- Health savings accounts for high-deductible health plans (HDHP)
- Auto-enrollment in 401(k)/Deferred Profit Sharing (DPS) Plan with employer matching and contributions
- Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
- Paid parental leave for new parents
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at no cost to the employee
- Option to purchase supplemental life and AD&D coverage
Company Information
- We are a global company headquartered in Stamford, Conn.
- We have more than 2,300 employees in the U.S.
- We have acquired Swedish Match in late 2022, creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands.
- We are dedicated to delivering a smoke-free future through innovative smoke-free products.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.