Electrical Instrument Technician

IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

For yourawareness IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027 pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and at such time it will transition to CVC Capital applying for this position you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles better taste and texture and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers..

The role is based on New Century KS (On- site role). Be part of a creative solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where Youll Make a Difference

• Perform preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical instrumentation and process control systems throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot diagnose and repair industrial electrical equipment including motors VFDs PLCs instrumentation sensors transmitters and control devices.
• Install calibrate test and commission instrumentation and automation equipment to maintain operational efficiency and process reliability.
• Support production operations by responding to equipment breakdowns identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Maintain and update electrical schematics loop drawings control diagrams P&IDs and maintenance documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Utilize CMMS systems to document maintenance activities equipment history calibration records and spare parts usage.
• Collaborate with operations engineering and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all safety environmental food safety and quality standards while promoting a safe working environment.
• Communicate equipment status maintenance priorities and shift handoff information clearly and effectively with team members.
  

What Makes You the Right Fit

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training in Electrical Instrumentation Industrial Maintenance Mechatronics or related field preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical and instrumentation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs HMI systems motor controls process automation equipment and industrial networks.t.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams control drawings and P&IDs.
• Understanding of pneumatic hydraulic and process control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Ability and willingness to work a permanent night shift schedule of Wednesday through Sunday 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

How You Would Stand Out

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology Instrumentation Automation or a related discipline.
• Experience working in food ingredients chemical or process manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of ISO food safety environmental and occupational health and safety standards.

Why Choose Us

• Join a global leader in food beverage health biosciences and specialty ingredients.
• Work with advanced manufacturing technologies and industrial automation systems.
• Be part of a collaborative maintenance team focused on safety reliability and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for professional growth technical development and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Make a direct impact on plant performance and operational excellence every day.

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.

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