Instrumentation Technician (Maintenance)

IFF•Palo Alto, CA

4d•$58,832 - $73,540•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to join our R&D industrial biotechnology team and make a real impact on their daily routine? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Health & Biosciences Business Unit: 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 Palo Alto, CA (onsite) . Be part of a motivated, detail-oriented, and solution-driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You’ll Make a Difference Operate and maintain process equipment in various areas, with an initial focus on small-scale fermentation process labs. Troubleshoot and repair control loops (0–10 VDC and 4–20 mA), electrical/electronic systems, and process instruments such as load cells, pH, temperature, agitation, and pressure transmitters. Be familiar with the use of DVMs, ohm meters, oscilloscopes, current loop analyzers. Interpret and work from P&ID diagrams and electrical blueprints for process equipment. Perform preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance on diverse process equipment. Ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations. Provide clear and responsive communication to internal customers. Be proficient using standard hand tools and be familiar with mechanical systems such as belt drives, pulleys, torque specs. Maintain accurate documentation and follow SOPs/BOMs. Utilize MS Office applications for reporting and documentation.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in process equipment, building maintenance, or equivalent training.
AA/AS Degree in Electrical, Electronic and /or Instrumentation Technologies or equivalent technical competency.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Flexibility to work alternative shifts, be part of emergency on-call schedule, overtime, and weekends when necessary.
Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics.
Proficiency in basic mechanical systems and safety practices.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, GE Fanuc).
Familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems (Intouch, WINcc, Inductive Automation, ControlLogix).
Experience with industrial controls and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain process equipment in various areas, with an initial focus on small-scale fermentation process labs.
Troubleshoot and repair control loops (0–10 VDC and 4–20 mA), electrical/electronic systems, and process instruments such as load cells, pH, temperature, agitation, and pressure transmitters.
Be familiar with the use of DVMs, ohm meters, oscilloscopes, current loop analyzers.
Interpret and work from P&ID diagrams and electrical blueprints for process equipment.
Perform preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance on diverse process equipment.
Ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
Provide clear and responsive communication to internal customers.
Be proficient using standard hand tools and be familiar with mechanical systems such as belt drives, pulleys, torque specs.
Maintain accurate documentation and follow SOPs/BOMs.
Utilize MS Office applications for reporting and documentation.