Are you ready to apply your technical expertise to maintain and optimize advanced process systems in a cutting-edge bioscience environment
IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare food consumer and industrial markets.
The role is an hourly position based in Palo Alto CA (onsite). Be part of a motivated customer-focused and solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where Youll Make a Difference
Calibrate and maintain a wide range of process equipment including electronic and pneumatic devices and instruments measuring temperature pressure level flow and weight (load cells)
Troubleshoot and repair control systems including control loops (010 VDC and 420 mA) electrical and electronic systems and process instrumentation
Support maintenance and troubleshooting of systems using PLC platforms (Rockwell Siemens GE/Emerson) and HMI/SCADA tools
Interpret and work with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and electrical schematics
Operate and maintain process equipment across lab-scale fermentation systems with potential exposure to pilot-scale operations
Perform preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance on process equipment
Diagnose and resolve issues across electrical pneumatic electronic and mechanical systems
Maintain accurate records follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Bills of Materials (BOMs) and use MS Office tools for documentation and reporting
What Makes You the Right Fit
13 years of experience in process instrumentation troubleshooting repair and calibration
Associate degree (AA/AS) in Electrical Electronic or Instrumentation Technologies or equivalent technical training
Practical experience with process equipment and basic mechanical systems
Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics
Strong troubleshooting skills across instrumentation and control systems
Effective communication skills and ability to organize and prioritize work independently
Positive mindset strong work ethic and willingness to contribute to a growing team
Flexibility to work alternative shifts overtime and participate in on-call schedules when needed
How Would You Stand Out
Experience with laboratory or fermentation process environments
Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as digital voltmeters (DVM) oscilloscopes and current loop analyzers
Knowledge of mechanical systems including belt drives pulleys and torque specifications
Why Choose Us
Opportunity to work in an innovative Health & Biosciences environment
Exposure to advanced process technologies and systems
Career growth opportunities across lab and pilot-scale operations
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Competitive hourly compensation with overtime eligibility
Commitment to safety inclusion and employee development
Working Hours & Flexibility
Hourly non-exempt position eligible for overtime
Standard schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
Occasional alternative shift: 10:30 AM 6:30 PM (23 times per year for 30 days)
Ability to work overtime and provide on-call support
Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and working at heights
We are a global leader in taste scent and nutrition offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity national origin race age sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion gender identity & expression sexual orientation or disability.
Job SummaryAre you ready to apply your technical expertise to maintain and optimize advanced process systems in a cutting-edge bioscience environmentIFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday produc...
Job Summary
Are you ready to apply your technical expertise to maintain and optimize advanced process systems in a cutting-edge bioscience environment
IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare food consumer and industrial markets.
The role is an hourly position based in Palo Alto CA (onsite). Be part of a motivated customer-focused and solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where Youll Make a Difference
Calibrate and maintain a wide range of process equipment including electronic and pneumatic devices and instruments measuring temperature pressure level flow and weight (load cells)
Troubleshoot and repair control systems including control loops (010 VDC and 420 mA) electrical and electronic systems and process instrumentation
Support maintenance and troubleshooting of systems using PLC platforms (Rockwell Siemens GE/Emerson) and HMI/SCADA tools
Interpret and work with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and electrical schematics
Operate and maintain process equipment across lab-scale fermentation systems with potential exposure to pilot-scale operations
Perform preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance on process equipment
Diagnose and resolve issues across electrical pneumatic electronic and mechanical systems
Maintain accurate records follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Bills of Materials (BOMs) and use MS Office tools for documentation and reporting
What Makes You the Right Fit
13 years of experience in process instrumentation troubleshooting repair and calibration
Associate degree (AA/AS) in Electrical Electronic or Instrumentation Technologies or equivalent technical training
Practical experience with process equipment and basic mechanical systems
Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics
Strong troubleshooting skills across instrumentation and control systems
Effective communication skills and ability to organize and prioritize work independently
Positive mindset strong work ethic and willingness to contribute to a growing team
Flexibility to work alternative shifts overtime and participate in on-call schedules when needed
How Would You Stand Out
Experience with laboratory or fermentation process environments
Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as digital voltmeters (DVM) oscilloscopes and current loop analyzers
Knowledge of mechanical systems including belt drives pulleys and torque specifications
Why Choose Us
Opportunity to work in an innovative Health & Biosciences environment
Exposure to advanced process technologies and systems
Career growth opportunities across lab and pilot-scale operations
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Competitive hourly compensation with overtime eligibility
Commitment to safety inclusion and employee development
Working Hours & Flexibility
Hourly non-exempt position eligible for overtime
Standard schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
Occasional alternative shift: 10:30 AM 6:30 PM (23 times per year for 30 days)
Ability to work overtime and provide on-call support
Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and working at heights
We are a global leader in taste scent and nutrition offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity national origin race age sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion gender identity & expression sexual orientation or disability.