IFF · 1 day ago
Industrial Digitalization & Advanced Process Control Engineer
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelIFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining instrumentation and automation systems, optimizing advanced process control strategies, and ensuring seamless vertical integration from shop floor to ERP.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain instrumentation and automation systems using Sequential Function Charts and recipe management in accordance with the ISA-88 Batch Control Standard
Implement and optimize advanced process control strategies in PLC/DCS environments, including Control loop monitoring and gain scheduling, Adaptive and inferential control, Iterative Learning Control, Model Predictive Control, Ensuring adherence to change management processes in line with GAMP
Ensure Seamless Vertical Integration from Shop Floor to ERP leveraging ISA-95 standards for structured data modelling, Utilize AVEVA PI Asset Framework and Event Framework for contextualization, Interface MES for manufacturing execution alignment
Comprehensive data integration linking process data with quality data and batch genealogy from LIMS/SAP for complete traceability, analytics, and compliance
Apply modelling and simulation techniques interpreting process data and deriving optimization strategies to improve efficiency and quality
Ensure OT cybersecurity and network integrity ensuring compliance with regulatory and best practice requirements
Implement structured change management following the procedure for MOC in automation and process optimization activities
Collaborate closely with production and IT teams driving continuous improvement, reliability, and regulatory conformity
Qualification
Required
Degree in Automation Engineering, Process Control, or related field
Proven track record in batch process control and ISA-88 implementation
Hands-on experience with PLC/DCS systems (Emerson DeltaV, SE Foxboro, Rockwell Automation or Siemens PCS7)
Familiarity with industrial data platforms and ISA-95 (AVEVA PI AF/EF, AVEVA MES)
Experience in project work related to automation (functional description, IO, FAT, SAT, commissioning, etc.)
Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and data historians
Experience in electrical & instrumentation design
Knowledge of field automation and maintenance
Preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives for asset performance
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Benefits
Cafeteria
Health insurance
Training opportunities
Company
IFF
At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart.
Founded in 1833
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
J. Erik Fyrwald
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Deveau
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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