Position Title:  Digital Engineering Intern

Date:  Oct 6, 2025
Requisition ID:  15572
Work Location: 

Crespellano, BO, IT, 40053

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 Digital Engineering department for Philip Morris International and will be reporting to a Sr. Business Solution Lead. The position will be based in Bologna.

In your role, you will join the Business Solutions Foundation team, which is leading the development and deployment of digital solutions for manufacturing.

You will work in direct contact with 25+ PMI manufacturing sites around the globe, with the goal of supporting the ideation and the deployment of ambitious Digital Transformation projects

 

Specific Responsibilities:

You will be involved in the following activities to support PMI Digital Transformation Journey:

  • Understanding needs & challenges related to digitalization of production processes
  • Supporting the design, development and deployment of Custom Applications and Hybrid IIoT Solutions focusing on customer centric approach
  • Overseeing the development of the solutions with external IT partners & internal teams
  • Practicing agile methodology for project management
  • Ideating, developing and testing AI Proof of Values

 

Who we’re looking for 

A talented engineer with a data driven mindset. An impactful problem solver with technology motivated answers. An energetic team player able to evolve in a cross functional, international, fast-moving environment.

At Digital Engineering (in Bologna, Italy), we are designing the future of our factories towards Industry 4.0.: Digitalization of processes, Connected Worker, Smarter Assets, Seamless integration of people, systems and machines.

Our team is managing a vast portfolio of challenging engineering projects, ranging from hardware to

software, factory floor to cloud applications. We are looking for talented students with various areas of expertise who can make a difference in our digital journey.

 

Required Skillset:

  • Studies for a master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Communications Systems, Management, Technology and Entrepreneurship or related areas
  • Proactiveness and good organizational skills
  • Knowledge in Agile methodology
  • Knowledge in Software Engineering area, development tools and best practices
  • Knowledge in Industry 4.0 topic, Operational Excellence and AI applications are considered a plus
  • Fluent in both written and spoken English

 

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.