Philip Morris International

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 a part of one of our dynamic teams: Quality Control Center of Excellence (CoE), Quality Control or Decentralized Laboratory for Philip Morris Manufacturing & Technology Bologna S.p.A. The positions will be based in Bologna.

In these roles, you will support laboratory operations, quality analysis and process optimization in a multicultural, data-driven environment.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Perform physical/chemical tests on raw materials, semi-finished and finished products.
• Support equipment troubleshooting and complex testing procedures.
• Assist in optimizing lab processes and analytical methods.
• Collect and analyse testing data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of a Cost of Testing framework and KPI reporting.
• Maintain sample traceability and ensure proper documentation.
• Propose and lead initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Who we’re looking for:

• Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Management Engineering or similar.
• Computer skills (MS Office).
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Willingness to adapt to new challenges and learn quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Collaboration skills and the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and Italian.

What we offer

Type of contract: Internship of 6 months length, full-time

Work location: Bologna

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.