Electrotechnician and Industrial Automation Specialist | Electrotechnicien - Automaticien en journée Poste fixe Philip Morris International

Manpower

Neuchâtel, NE, Switzerland
Published Nov 20, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

Philip Morris International is seeking a dedicated Electrotechnician and Automation Specialist to join their Maintenance Electrical department in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. This permanent day-shift role is crucial for ensuring the safety, quality, and productivity of manufacturing operations. The specialist will primarily focus on rapid troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the electrotechnical components of production equipment. Key responsibilities include diagnosing faults quickly to minimize downtime, performing planned maintenance operations, and ensuring adherence to stringent PMI safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate holds a technical qualification in automation and possesses solid industrial experience, especially with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) such as Siemens S7, TIA Portal, Simotion, and Beckhoff, as well as vision systems like Cognex and Keyence. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise and the ability to maintain and update essential machine documentation.

Required Skills

Education

CFC in Automation, ES Technician diploma in Industrial System and Automation, or equivalent training

Experience

  • Solid professional experience in an industrial environment
  • Experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving electrotechnical production equipment
  • Professional experience in applying PMI rules for safety, health, and environment

Languages

English (Basic)French (Fluent)

Additional

  • Proficiency in standard computer tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).