Technology Engineer IPC

Be a part of a revolutionary change At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally redefining our business, and building our future on smoke-free products with the power to deliver a smoke-free future. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly new directions. The Operations function, thanks to its global scale and drive for innovation, is playing a meaningful role in PMI’s business transformation. Our mission is to produce and deliver products to our markets and into the hands of our consumers in a sustainable way. Operations is at the center of a powerful triangle of deep consumer connection, product innovation and executional excellence. Our people are passionate, determined, and innovative. From procurement, to manufacturing and throughout our supply chain, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to leave your mark in this transformational journey to deliver better, smoke-free alternatives to millions of adult smokers around the world. As our next IPC Technology Engineer you will lead technology development projects in regards to in-line process control system technologies, from scope definition and budget definition to project closure and follow-up, in order to release and starting up in production the required innovative technology/equipment solutions, in respect of technical and quality requirements, safety standards and/or cost reduction or productivity increase, within the approved timeline and the operating and investment budget. Your ‘day to day’  • Interact with the sources of new products and innovation - e.g. PDev Conventional, R&D, PPQ, PMIE Technology Development central functions, Prototyping, Industrialization, QA, Manufacturing, in order to collect the needs for new technologies; • Analyze the collected needs, producing structured draft Technical Specifications, viable both for internal communication / development and for suppliers analysis, according to the our standards; • Assess a portfolio of candidate suppliers, check their references and specifications, propose the selection of the most appropriate ones and, supported by our Technical Procurement and Purchasing teams; • Lead the technology set-up, pre-acceptance tests, acceptance tests and industrial pre-tests, ensuring all the needed people rightly and timely involved. • Develop detailed project plans/schedules and define technical critical paths, while also actively monitoring the delivery. Prepare and release all required project documentation in all project phases, including project costs; • Promote the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental culture, transfer it into procedures and work instructions to discipline and monitor the team activities and keep an healthy and safe-conscious working environment. Who we’re looking for • 3-5 years of experience in Technology development in industry hi-tech for mass volumes; • University degree in Electronics, Computer or Automation Engineering, or equivalent working experience; • Proven ability to lead complex technical projects, with Project Management methodologies and tools; • Knowledge in Pharma like (GMPs) qualification and validation procedures and CSV (Computerized System Validation) requirements; • Excellent knowledge in automation control systems; • Excellent knowledge in statistic / SPC; • English and Italian fluency. What we offer: Our success depends on the people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can: • Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to do things differently, 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 create a smoke free future Philip Morris Manufacturing & Technology Bologna (PM MTB): PM MTB is Philip Morris International’s Center of excellence, worldwide recognized for prototyping, mass-volume production, and employees’ training on smoke-free products. PM MTB employs more than 1000 employees and its production site of Crespellano is one of the most advanced manufacturing venues in Italy for technology innovation, competencies development and talent recognition