IFF · 8 hours ago
Process Engineer Intern/Co-Op
Rochester, NY
Internship
Onsite
InternIFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. The Process Engineer Intern/Co-Op role involves leading engineering projects, supporting plant trials, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
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-HARPC
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
Qualification
Required
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
Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the Spring and Summer semester of 2026 (will also consider Summer-only 2026)
Ability to work safely and comply with all corporate/site EHS guidelines and policies
Comply with all company policies including, but not limited to: Quality, Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, GMPs, Dietary Supplements, and HACCP-HARPC
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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.
Company
IFF
At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart.
Founded in 1833
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (29)
2024 (23)
2023 (8)
2022 (4)
2021 (26)
2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
J. Erik Fyrwald
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Deveau
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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