IFF

Process Engineer - Co-Op

In short

This is a Co-Op (internship) Process Engineer position at IFF's Rochester, NY plant, on-site and full-time (40 hours/week) for Spring and Summer 2027 (or Summer-only 2027). The role involves leading engineering projects for safety and capacity improvements, supporting plant trials and troubleshooting, and complying with quality/safety standards like ISO 22000 and HACCP. It requires a student currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline, with skills in P&IDs, data analysis, and Microsoft Office.

Job Summary
Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.
The role is based in Rochester, NY (on-site).
Where You'll Make a Difference
•Leading engineering projects through investigation, scope, design, and implementation phases to provide safety and capacity improvements.
•Providing support to engineers in executing plant trials and production/maintenance troubleshooting.
•Comply with all company policies including, but not limited to: Quality, Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, GMPs, Dietary Supplements, and HACCP.
•Adhere to all quality systems including ISO 22000 Food Safety, FAMI-QS and NSF Dietary Supplements with an understanding of IFF Corporate Quality policies and procedures.
•Ability to work safely and comply with all corporate/site EHS guidelines and policies.
•Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the Spring and Summer semester of 2027 (will also consider Summer-only 2027).
•Ability to work safely and comply with all corporate/site EHS guidelines and policies.
What Makes You the Right Fit
•Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related disciplines.
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
•Ability to work and complete projects independently, as well as within a team environment.
•Basic understanding of microbiological concepts and assays.
•Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
•Ability to read and understand Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
•Problem solving and critical thinking.
•Data analysis and visualization.
•Project leadership.
•Process Hazard Analysis and Process Safety Management.
•Communicating effectively and interacting with people of different background.
How Would You Stand Out?
•3.0 GPA or Higher.
•Outstanding problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills.
•Strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams to deliver concrete project deliverables in a timely manner.
Why Choose Us?
•Competitive Pay
•Flexible Schedule
•The opportunity will allow students to gain valuable experience in the manufacturing environment.
•Opportunities to learn by integrating classroom theory with practical work and the chance to demonstrate their skills for future career paths at IFF.

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