Engineer I

At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products—advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience.
IFF is looking for a Chemical Engineer to join our Memphis, TN team.
In this role you will demonstrate competency in specific technology areas or applications, using expertise to develop value-creating solutions for project teams and stakeholders.
Manage more than one project assigned by supervision, have the responsibility for the experimental aspects of the project and provide high quality data; recognize and find ways to improve the quality of the experimental/work of the team, delivering quality results and solutions to complex problems; plans, schedules and determines resources to drive results to meet objectives; seeks and implements new ideas to solve problems and make innovative contributions.

Scientific and Engineering Methodologies:

•Proactive application of the scientific method or engineering design process and statistics in chosen discipline. Starts to actively
coaches others in aspects of the methodology.

• Applies and leverages knowledge of innovation materials, substances, process of technical literature. Expanded level of skills in a
wide variety of laboratory techniques, instruments, etc. to solve problems.

•Recognizes and defines boundaries and impact within a technology area and market.

•Proactive application of the scientific method or engineering design process and statistics in chosen discipline. Starts to actively
coaches others in aspects of the methodology.

•Applies and leverages knowledge of innovation materials, substances, process of technical literature. Expanded level of skills in a
wide variety of laboratory techniques, instruments, etc. to solve problems.

•Recognizes and defines boundaries and impact within a technology area and market.

Business, Competitor, Market and Customer Expertise and Impact

•Good understanding of work group and business strategy.

•Proposes MT and Process R&D projects aligned with business goals.

•Creates thorough knowledge and understanding of asset, product and process requirements, competitive environment in context of
related business needs.

•Translates technology benefits into new business opportunities.
Intellectual Property and Documentation:

•Understands that IP is developed and protected through the effective use of confidentiality agreements, patent disclosures, and
proper external communication.

•Participates in the development of intellectual property plans as part of a project.

•Documents results of own experimental work, draws conclusions on the findings and proposes next steps.

•Lead author on Research Reports, Invention Disclosures and/or •Patent applications.

Communication:

•Delivers presentations or reports, communicates appropriately to influence audiences.

•Communicates results and impact of projects with a sense of urgency to influence the decision-making process across
organizations, work teams and stakeholders.

Collaborative Leadership:

•Seeks responsibilities on the team that will influence activities and direction of the team;

•Visibly works to maintain team focus and alignment on achievement of mission and goals.

•Leverages internal network and understanding of technologies or applications to build partnerships for defining and contributing
to business objectives and solving problems.

•Persuades/influences others to build project team consensus on critical decisions and supports to develop path forward.

IFF Culture, Ethics and EH&S:

•Serves as a safety resource to the team in a related technical area.

Expectations:

• BS/BA in Chemical Engineering or Bio-Chemical Engineering,
• 3-7 years Industrial Plant Experience
• This position involves hands-on work in a manufacturing plant rather than a laboratory setting
• This role may require schedule flexibility, including occasional nights and weekends, depending on project needs.
• Will have some design and project work
• Seeking a candidate who thrives in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment.

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