Automation & Process Control Technologist

Support automation and process control at the Dangé-Saint-Romain site to enhance productivity and reliability. You will be also in charge of data flow optimization within Continuous Improvement initiatives (Quality, Process). In this industrial environment, you will respect strict food safety/hygienic and safety rules.

Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences?

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. As a science company, various knowledge and expertise enable IFF to support a large and significant product portfolio as well as services & solutions for customers.

The role sits within our Health and Biosciences Business Unit, and you’ll play a key role in advancing industrial biotechnology through technical leadership and strategic execution.

We are looking for an experienced Automation & Process Control Technologist for a fixed term contract, to join our team in Dangé-Saint-Romain site.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Operations & Project Support (70-100%)

• Responsible for resolving day-to-day automation and process control issues (troubleshooting)
• Program / automate plant production and auxiliary processes, both through minor changes and project work, according to expectations (time, quality, cost).
• Implements hardware and software upgrades or updates at the site
• Is in charge of System back-up / save plan and System Security in collaboration with Informatic Technology (IT) team
• Drive functional analysis design of specific changes or project, as a plant/project active team member in collaboration with project and process engineers
• Prepare and realize qualification phases of System devices / Automation part of major projects (Hard/Software): I/O tests, FAT, SAT, commissioning, start-up
• Provide after-project automation support as a key plant reference
• Monitor System state (Hard/Software) on a regular basis to maintain primary control health
• Update documentation related to automation and process control at the site (e.g. functional descriptions, ISO procedures, automation manuals, safety procedures related to Automation, System architecture, I/Os list, electrical cabinet configuration...).
• Provide advice, training and assistance to System Users (from Operators to Production leader & Process engineers)

Continuous improvement at the site (0-30%)

• Understand production processes and equipment, propose and implement improvement solutions on production units through automation & process control with impact on costs, safety, and robustness
• Is proactive in Instrumentation technology and best practices in link, in order to solve issues / improve Control management through field hardware
• Is willing to deploy standards and best practices in respect of A&PC leadership strategy
• Is pro-active regarding improvements in the field of Process Safety Management (safety alarms, interlocks, etc.). Can be responsible of some elements within local PSM team
• Implements digitalization efforts at the sites in regard to prioritized initiatives

 

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor or master (engineer) degree - or equivalent - in the field of Industrial Automation & IT is preferred.
• 1 - 3 years automation experience required - preferably in Chemical, Pharmaceutical or Food Industries
• Knowledge & hands on Control Command applications: PLC’s (PCS7 Siemens, Studio 5000 Rockwell, etc.) and SCADA (AVEVA, WinCC, etc.)
• Interest / experience in project work related to automation (functional description, IO, FAT, SAT, commissioning, etc..)
• Interest / experience in SQL database
• Good experience & skills on logics development. (ST, Ladder, FBD)
• Interest /experience in electrical & instrumentation design as well as in control loop design
• Knowledge on ISA-88, ISA-95 implementation as well as Batch recipe management is a plus
• First electrical safety certification level is a plus. Will be provided by the company if not.
• Fluent in French and notion in English is mandatory

 

How Would You Stand Out?

• Good Relation capability, able to work as a team & be successful in an international, multi-cultural & multi-competencies work environment
• Agility, close to the field, dynamic, proactive, open-minded, committed to objectives and ready to demonstrate full engagement in the success of the business.
• Strong adaptative mind, management of change, anticipative mind is essentia
• Autonomous, initiative and rational minded
• Rigorous & outstanding (food)safety minded
• Strong analysis and synthesis capability
• Strong affinity for process engineering in a production environment

Why Choose Us?

• Work in a state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technologies.
• Make a real impact on sustainable food innovation.
• Join a team that values individuality and fosters collaboration. 
• Opportunities for career development and global mobility.
• Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your well-being ​

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