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Sr. Technician I, Process R&D

International Flavors and Fragrances
United States, California, Palo Alto
Jun 06, 2025

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our R&D industrial biotechnology team.

Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude, be a team player and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and be proficient at multi-tasking

Technical Competencies.

  • Operation and maintenance of process equipment in various areas. Initial focus will be in small scale fermentation process labs.
  • Knowledge of control loops both 0-10vdc and 4-20 mA, electrical and electronic principles, exposure to PLC and or HMI programming is desired, detailed troubleshooting abilities, along with various other types of process equipment such as Load Cells, pH, Temperature, Agitation, Pressure control loops.
  • Ability to understand, work and troubleshoot from P&ID Diagrams and/or electrical blue prints for various process equipment.
  • Knowledge of electrical/electronic principles, pneumatics, mechanical and other related theories and concepts to allow for proper troubleshooting.
  • Preform preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance on several types of process equipment.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, SOP/BOM, and related materials.
  • Follow all Safety rules and regulations.
  • Provide informative and responsive communication to customers.
  • Be proficient with hand tools, understand basic mechanical system principles such as belt drives systems, pulley systems, leverage points, fulcrum points, bolt torque specs.
  • Be proficient in general MS Office applications.

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

Salary Ranges:

$57200- $71500
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