Job Summary
As Automation & Process Control lead you will own and drive the standardization, architecture, and lifecycle management of the global process control and OT infrastructure landscape (ISA‑95 Levels 1–2) across manufacturing sites.
You will ensure scalable and reliable control and infrastructure solutions, while supporting sites to deploy and sustain these standards—improving reliability, reducing complexity, and minimizing vendor dependency.
The role is based in Spain, Turkey or Slovenia. Be part of an innovative, collaborative, and impact-driven team where together we can make a difference and drive best-in-class operations across all Taste sites.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Global OT & Process Control Standards
- Define and govern vendor-agnostic global standards and reference architectures/best practices across level 1-2 Industrial Control Systems (PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS)
- Establish and maintain standard URS/FRS frameworks for process control and OT systems to support consistent design, vendor engagement, and lifecycle management across sites
- Drive harmonization & standardization of Industrial Control Systems across Taste with your expertise and knowledge
- Reduce reliance on proprietary vendor ecosystems and built a knowledge base including:
- Approved vendors and technologies
- Standard configurations and architectures
- Reusable design patterns
- Ensure compliance with industrial standards and laws (e.g., ISA‑95, ISA‑99 / IEC 62443 / NIS2)
Global Deployment & Site Enablement
- Act as technical authority for process control and OT infrastructure across all sites
- Identify and prioritize control system and infrastructure modernization opportunities
- Support sites in implementing global standards during
- Control system upgrades (PLC/DCS migrations)
- SCADA/historian deployments
- Infrastructure modernization (networks, servers)
- Support commissioning, testing (FAT/SAT), and validation of OT systems
- Capture lessons learned from sites and continuously refine global standardsProvide remote support for:
- Complex control system troubleshooting
- Control architecture design decisions
- Stability and reliability issues at L1–L2
- Capture lessons learned from sites and continuously refine global standards
- Drive consistent execution across sites through close collaboration with engineering and operations teams
Key Success Metrics
- Adoption rate of global control and OT infrastructure standards
- Reduction in site-vendor dependency
- Improved reliability and uptime of process control systems
- Reduced variability in control architectures across sites
- Lower lifecycle cost and complexity of OT systems
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Degree in Automation Engineering, Process Control, or related field
- 8+ years in batch process industries (biotech, food ingredients, specialty chemicals, pharma)
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- PLC / DCS systems
- SCADA / HMI platforms
- Industrial networks and OT infrastructure
- Experience driving/supporting global deployments
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive compliance
- Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols commonly used in process control and OT environments (e.g. PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC).
- Full professional proficiency in English
How Would You Stand Out?
Proven track record in any of the below areas:
- Strategic capability -- Designed and deployed global OT standards
- Architecture thinking -- Strong grasp of ISA-95 L1–L2 system architecture
- Execution at scale -- Proven multi-site rollout success
- Vendor independence mindset -- Reduced dependency / unified platforms
A balanced profile -- hands-on + strategic + leadership
Why Choose Us?
- Become a part of a global leader driving innovation in Taste
- Work on cutting-edge automation and digitalization projects
- Collaborate with diverse, talented teams across multiple disciplines
- Shape our OT team with your expert knowledge and vision
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth
- Make a tangible impact on safety, quality and operational excellence
- Join a culture that values creativity, integrity, and collaboration
Interested? We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as we go through applications on an ongoing basis. We will proceed to interviews with the most potential candidates right away.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Automation Engineering, Process Control, or related field
- 8+ years experience in batch process industries (biotech, food ingredients, specialty chemicals, pharma)
- Hands-on experience with PLC and DCS systems
- Hands-on experience with SCADA and HMI platforms
- Experience with industrial networks and OT infrastructure (servers, networks)
- Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC)
- Experience driving/supporting global deployments and multi-site rollouts
- Experience with commissioning, testing (FAT/SAT), and validation of OT systems
- Knowledge of industrial standards and compliance (ISA-95, ISA-99 / IEC 62443, NIS2)
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills; ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
- Full professional proficiency in English
- Proven track record designing and deploying global OT standards
- Strong architecture thinking for ISA-95 L1-L2 system design
- Proven multi-site rollout and execution at scale
- Experience reducing vendor dependency and unifying platforms
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
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What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
