Position Title:  Automation & Process Control Intern

Be a part of a revolutionary change
Times are changing at PMI. We’ve chosen to do something big. The world expects us to act responsibly. And we are doing just that by transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.
This transformation will revolutionize every area of our business. The products we sell. Where we sell them. How they’re manufactured and delivered. The way we talk to our customers and engage with society.
It’s the perfect place to start your career. As you take your first steps, you’ll have the backing of a multinational business combined with the freedom of a start-up. You’ll bring a positive mindset and fresh perspective to projects that can make a huge difference to so many

About IMPACT - Italy Internship Program

Join PMI and be a part of an exciting revolution. This program allows you to kickstart your career and offers the opportunity to learn from industry experts. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, with a great chance to gain practical experience and participate in an engaging learning path.
Help us reshape our business and make a meaningful impact on various projects

Roles & Objectives

As an Intern you will be part of our CoE Automation & Process Control Department for Philip Morris Manufacturing & Technology Bologna S.p.A./Philip Morris Italia and will be reporting to The Manager of the CoE Automation & Process Control. The position will be based in Bologna.

In your role, you will join the Center of Excellence for Automation & Process Control, supporting the global deployment and continuous improvement of Operational Technology (OT) standards across manufacturing sites. You will contribute to key initiatives focused on loss elimination, obsolescence management, and digital transformation, while ensuring business continuity and compliance with cybersecurity and quality standards.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support OT standards deployment, including cybersecurity and training.
• Assist in loss analysis using advanced tools and methods.
• Contribute to machine/process integration and connectivity improvements.
• Help manage global equipment obsolescence to ensure continuity.
• Support Track & Trace and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate across affiliates to drive productivity and synergies.
• Help define process standards and provide feedback to OEMs.
• Contribute to solution design for OT, quality, and safety improvements.

Who we’re looking for:

• Graduate of Automation, Electronics, Engineering, Manufacturing IT or Mechatronics
• Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT): Automation, Process Control systems
• A flexible-minded individual with a program and project management mindset
• With a deep of Manufacturing (OT) – IT interaction
• Motivated person
• Proficient English speaker

What we offer  

Type of contract: Internship of 6 months length, full time

Work location: Crespellano (BO)

Our success depends on our talented employees who come to work here every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can: 
 
•    Seize the freedom to shape your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore. 
•    Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.  
•    Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business –our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. 
•    Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future. 
 
 
PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.