This position will under Global Operations Capability Program develops future capability specialists who can be deployed across Filtrona’s manufacturing network to support operational stabilization, capability transfer, startup activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic transformation projects.
Candidates will be based in designated development hubs and are expected to undertake short-term and long-term assignments globally to support business needs.
Role and Responsibilities
To develop technical expertise in electronic systems, machine controls and automation technologies that support equipment reliability, machine performance and manufacturing capability across Filtrona’s global manufacturing network.
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot electronic machine issues
- Support PLC, HMI and control system maintenance
- Improve equipment reliability
- Support automation projects
- Assist commissioning of new equipment
- Develop machine diagnostics capability
- Support technical deployment assignments
- Share best practices across sites
- Improve machine electrical/electronic reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Deliver timely resolution of electronic and control system issues.
- Successfully support commissioning and equipment upgrades.
- Improve equipment performance through data-driven analysis.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Tobacco industry background preferred.
- 2–5 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
- Exposure to maintenance, manufacturing engineering, automation, capital projects, equipment improvement, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret operational data and identify improvement opportunities.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and operational workflows, maintenance systems and reliability concepts, root cause analysis, TPM, automation and controls, and project management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis tools, and SAP.
Preferred Skills:
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
- Additional language capability considered an advantage
- International Exposure
- Study abroad experience
- International project exposure
- Experience working with regional or global teams
- Experience supporting multiple sites or locations
