Process Operator Intern

Process Operations Intern - Aurora, CO 

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.    

Our 10-week summer internship program provides an opportunity to gain new skills at an organization transforming the industry.  Interns support projects that deliver real impact and provide real value to our organization. Interns participate in various professional development and networking activities throughout the summer.   

The anticipated summer internship start date is June 1, 2026.   

Your “day to day”:  

As part of our PMI U.S. Operations team, the intern will gain hands on experience in operating and maintaining our manufacturing equipment and ensuring the highest safety, quality, and efficiency in our production processes.  During your first 2-3 weeks, you will work alongside Process Operators on one of our production lines.  Subsequently, you will work alongside a Process Lead, supporting continuous process improvement and maintaining management systems. 

Please note that this role will operate in 12-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, during the first 2-3 weeks of the internship. 

• Operate and maintain making and packing equipment. 
• Load raw and pack materials to the line. 
• Perform quality and calibration checks. 
• Contribute to the efficiency and sustainability of the overall production processes and activities and support reporting on the continuous achievement of performance targets. 
• Statistically analyze processes and losses, detecting opportunities for improvement. 
• Support change through the design, adequacy, and maintenance of process specifications. 

Who we’re looking for: 

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor's degree program in materials engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or related engineering field during the 2025-2026 school year AND returning to the program after completion of the internship 
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. 
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. 
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. 
• Fluent in English  

Hourly Base Salary: $29-$32/hr  

What we offer: 

We offer employees a competitive hourly salary. Employees (and their families) also have the option to enroll in our company 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 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.  

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.  

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022.Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.