Electrical Instrument Technician

International Flavors and Fragrances; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) seeks a qualified maintenance technician for its New Century, KS site. This on-site role focuses on electrical, instrumentation, and process control maintenance to support safe, reliable plant operations.

You will troubleshoot motors, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and control devices; read schematics and P&IDs; and document work in CMMS. The position requires night shifts Wednesday through Sunday, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Technical training in Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical and instrumentation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical equipment including motors, VFDs, PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, transmitters, and control devices.
• Install, calibrate, test, and commission instrumentation and automation equipment to maintain operational efficiency and process reliability.
• Support production operations by responding to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Maintain and update electrical schematics, loop drawings, control diagrams, P&IDs, and maintenance documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Utilize CMMS systems to document maintenance activities, equipment history, calibration records, and spare parts usage.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, food safety, and quality standards while promoting a safe working environment.
• Communicate equipment status, maintenance priorities, and shift handoff information clearly and effectively with team members.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial electrical

PLC & HMI

CMMS

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

HMI systems

Motor controls

Process automation

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

Food Ingredients:

Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers..

The role is based on New Century, KS (On- site role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical equipment including motors, VFDs, PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, transmitters, and control devices.
• Install, calibrate, test, and commission instrumentation and automation equipment to maintain operational efficiency and process reliability.
• Support production operations by responding to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Maintain and update electrical schematics, loop drawings, control diagrams, P&IDs, and maintenance documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Utilize CMMS systems to document maintenance activities, equipment history, calibration records, and spare parts usage.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, food safety, and quality standards while promoting a safe working environment.
• Communicate equipment status, maintenance priorities, and shift handoff information clearly and effectively with team members.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training in Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical and instrumentation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMI systems, motor controls, process automation equipment, and industrial networks.t.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and P&IDs.
• Understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and process control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Ability and willingness to work a permanent night shift schedule of Wednesday through Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

How You Would Stand Out

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in food, ingredients, chemical, or process manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of ISO, food safety, environmental, and occupational health and safety standards.

Why Choose Us?

• Join a global leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences, and specialty ingredients.
• Work with advanced manufacturing technologies and industrial automation systems.
• Be part of a collaborative maintenance team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Make a direct impact on plant performance and operational excellence every day.

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.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more