Onsite Instrumentation Technician — Lab & Pilot Systems

IFF; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Process Instrumentation Technician to calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and control systems in an onsite role.

You will work with PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, GE/Emerson) and HMI/SCADA, interpret schematics, and ensure accurate documentation while supporting lab-scale fermentation operations. This position offers overtime eligibility and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in process instrumentation troubleshooting, repair, and calibration.
• AA/AS in Electrical, Electronic or Instrumentation Technologies.
• Experience with process equipment and basic mechanical systems.
• Ability to read technical diagrams and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across instrumentation and control systems.
• Good communication and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work alternate shifts and on-call.
• Experience in lab/fermentation environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and maintain process equipment and instruments.
• Troubleshoot control systems and instrumentation.
• Support PLC systems and HMI/SCADA tools.
• Maintain SOPs, BOMs, and documentation.
• Operate in lab-scale fermentation environments.

Skills

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Reading Schematics

Communication

Shift flexibility

Education

AA/AS in Electrical, Electronic or Instrumentation Technologies

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

GE/Emerson PLC

Job description

IFF in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Process Instrumentation Technician to calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and control systems in an onsite role.

You will work with PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, GE/Emerson) and HMI/SCADA, interpret schematics, and ensure accurate documentation while supporting lab-scale fermentation operations. This position offers overtime eligibility and a collaborative team culture.