Electronic Technician

Electronic Technician– Wilson, NC

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we've chosen to do something incredible. We're totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if 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 different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.

Your 'day to day':

We are looking for a skilled Electronic Technician to support safe, reliable, and high‑quality manufacturing operations. This role focuses on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, teamwork, and safety.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Safety & Sustainability:

• Follow all safety, environmental, and health regulations and company policies
• Promote a strong safety culture and help prevent accidents and equipment damage

Quality:

• 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

Equipment & Maintenance:

• 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

Continuous Improvement & Cost Control:

• 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

Who we're looking for:

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)

Hourly Rate Starts at: $34/ hour depending on experience

Relevant Open Sourcing Considerations:

• Be legally authorized to work in the US
• International relocation support is not available for this job
• If you have been in your current job for less than 12 months or if you are on a Performance Improvement Program, you must get the approval of your current manager before applying for the job.
• If you are not a PMI employee and employed by a third an agency, please make a formal application via the external career site at
• To find out more about eligibility to apply for internal jobs, please refer to the Open Sourcing Employee Guidebook on the Internal Careers Portal.

What we offer:

We offer employees a competitive hourly salary. Employees (and their families) also have the option to enroll in our company's medical, dental, and vision plans. The company offers flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, as well as health savings accounts for those that choose to enroll in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP). Employees are auto-enrolled in our company's 401(k)/Deferred Profit Sharing (DPS) Plan, which provides for both an annual 5% employer matching contribution and an annual employer contribution. As a new hire, you will enjoy an allotment of paid vacation time, paid sick time, paid company holidays. We also provide our employees with paid parental leave for new parents, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at no cost to the employee. Employees have the option to purchase supplemental life and AD&D coverage for themselves, spouse, and dependent children.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.