Process Control Engineer

Philip Morris International U.S.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

FSA/HSA options

401(k) with employer contributions and

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Paid parental leave

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

Supplemental insurance for employees &

Job summary

Philip Morris International Inc. in Colorado invites applicants for a Process Control Engineer to drive automation and continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will lead electrical, electronic, and process control initiatives across the production line and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance while maintaining safety and quality standards. This hands-on role emphasizes problem-solving, vulnerability management, and implementing innovative solutions to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronics preferred).
• 3 years of experience in manufacturing facilities or related environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens hardware.

Responsibilities

• Optimize process controls by establishing effective adjustment and calibration procedures.
• Identify and recommend electrical and network hardware, firmware, and software that meet process control requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical questions regarding installations and control devices.
• Analyze frequent electrical breakdowns, waste, and product inconsistencies, and propose corrective actions to improve productivity and quality.
• Coordinate electrical, electronic, and process control-related installations and modifications of production equipment.
• Maintain and update electrical technical documentation to reflect modifications or improvements.
• Support qualification and validation activities, including Computer System Validation following changes or upgrades.
• Contribute to vulnerability management by applying security patches or coordinating vendor support as needed.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and assist users on operational technology (OT) systems.
• Provide ongoing technical support to production teams to ensure optimal operation of process control systems.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

Rockwell Automation

Siemens hardware

Job description

Join our team at PMI as a Process Control Engineer and help drive the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will lead electrical, electronic, process control, and connectivity initiatives across the production floor, ensuring equipment is maintained, upgraded, and optimized to meet quality, safety, and operational standards. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will identify opportunities for improvement, implement innovative solutions, and support the efficient operation of critical manufacturing systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who is passionate about automation, problem‑solving, and delivering impactful results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize process controls by establishing effective adjustment and calibration procedures.
• Identify and recommend electrical and network hardware, firmware, and software that meet process control requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical questions regarding installations and control devices.
• Analyze frequent electrical breakdowns, waste, and product inconsistencies, and propose corrective actions to improve productivity and quality.
• Coordinate electrical, electronic, and process control‑related installations and modifications of production equipment.
• Maintain and update electrical technical documentation to reflect modifications or improvements.
• Support qualification and validation activities, including Computer System Validation following changes or upgrades.
• Contribute to vulnerability management by determining the applicability of security patches, applying patches, or coordinating vendor support when needed.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and assist users on operational technology (OT) systems.
• Provide ongoing technical support to production teams to ensure optimal operation of process control systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronics preferred).
• 3 years of experience in manufacturing facilities or a related environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and/or Seimens hardware

Annual Base Salary: $96,800 - $121,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) with employer contributions and 6% match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Optional supplemental insurance for employees and dependents

Philip Morris International Inc.'s U.S. businesses are invested in America's future and advancing a smoke‑free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 25 million legal‑age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke‑free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI's global headquarters in Stamford, CT, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com. Philip Morris International (PMI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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