Associate Engineer H&B

IFF • Madison, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to apply your engineering expertise to innovative biotechnology and fermentation processes while driving operational excellence in a global manufacturing environment? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Our Health & Biosciences business helps customers create differentiated solutions through biotechnology, microbiome science, and innovation. Within our probiotics and dairy operations, we combine scientific expertise with advanced manufacturing capabilities to bring high-quality solutions to market. This role is based in Madison, Wisconsin and is an on-site position. Be part of a collaborative, analytical, and solution-oriented engineering team that drives process excellence, industrialization, and continuous improvement. Working alongside experienced engineers and global partners, you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, scaling new technologies, and delivering projects that contribute to business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Internship or co-op experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in food, biotechnology, fermentation, or related industries.
• Understanding of fermentation processes and downstream processing technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical and operational data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and process accuracy.
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership in driving projects and process improvements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality, safety, or continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting scale-up, technology transfer, or product industrialization activities.
• Familiarity with food safety, dietary supplement, quality, or regulatory standards such as ISO 22000, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), or Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional project teams and influence stakeholders across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve manufacturing operations by proactively identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving process, safety, and efficiency issues.
• Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including hazard analyses and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor manufacturing process performance and analyze trends to optimize reliability, quality, and productivity.
• Design, execute, and evaluate experiments that improve process performance and operational effectiveness.
• Support the introduction and industrialization of new products and technologies within the manufacturing facility.
• Contribute to capital investment projects as a member of the Manufacturing Technology team.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including batch records, standard operating procedures, training materials, and process instructions.
• Evaluate process costs, material utilization, and operational efficiency to identify improvement opportunities and support business decisions.
• Collaborate with teams across multiple IFF locations, including sites in Rochester and Europe, to transfer technologies and share best practices.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on innovative biotechnology and fermentation-based products that impact customers globally.
• Exposure to global collaboration, technology transfer, and cross-site engineering projects.
• Career development opportunities that can lead to roles in scientific research, project management, product management, or manufacturing leadership.
• Hands-on experience with industrialization, capital projects, process safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineering professionals committed to learning and development.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing business focused on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level