Process Engineering Intern

IFF; Alabama; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF, a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, invites students for a Manufacturing Technology Co-Op in Madison, WI. This internship offers hands-on experience in safety, process improvements, data analytics, and capital projects.

You will build dashboards in plant historian, support plant trials and startup activities, and work with engineers. Applicants must pursue a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and be available full-time in Spring/Summer 2027 or

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelors degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Available to work full-time during Spring/Summer 2027 or Summer/Fall 2027.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through investigation, scope, design, and implementation phases to provide safety and capacity improvements.
• Build data visualization dashboards in plant historian.
• Provide capital project support and assist in commissioning and start-up activities during plant shutdown.
• Provide support to engineers in executing plant trials and production/maintenance troubleshooting.

Skills

Data visualization

Data analysis

Project leadership

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Plant historian

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Manufacturing Technology Co-Op, Spring/Summer/Fall 2027, Madison, WI
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is an industry leader in taste, scent and nutrition. IFF is seeking innovative, collaborative college students to participate in our Spring/Summer or Summer/Fall 2027 student co-op program at our Health & Biosciences site in Madison, Wisconsin. IFF co-ops will have the opportunity to gain hands-on working experience while strengthening their professional skillset.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Leading projects through investigation, scope, design, and implementation phases to provide safety and capacity improvements.
• Building data visualization dashboards in plant historian.
• Providing capital project support and assist in commissioning and start-up activities during plant shutdown.
• Providing support to engineers in executing plant trials and production/maintenance troubleshooting
• Comply with all company policies including, but not limited to: Quality, Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, GMPs, Dietary Supplements, and HACCP-HARPC
• Adhere to all quality systems including: ISO 22000 Food Safety, FAMI-QS and NSF Dietary Supplements with an understanding of IFF Corporate Quality policies and procedures.
• Ability to work safely and comply with all corporate/site EHS guidelines and policies

During this internship you will gain experience in core engineering competencies. Expected development areas include:

• Problem solving
• Data analysis and visualization
• Project leadership
• Capital project exposure
• Process Hazard Analysis and Process Safety Management exposure
  

Job Requirements

• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for either the Spring and Summer of 2027 or the Summer and Fall of 2027.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Ability to work safely and comply with all corporate/site EHS guidelines and policies

Preferred Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work and complete projects independently, as well as within a team environment.

Work Conditions:

• Frequent interaction in manufacturing plant environments (prolonged standing, walking, work at heights, temperature extremes, etc)

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