Instrumentation Technician

IFF•Palo Alto, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. The Health & Biosciences division channels passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies for healthcare, food, consumer, and industrial markets. This hourly position is based in Palo Alto, CA (onsite) and is part of a motivated, customer-focused, and solution-oriented team.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in process instrumentation troubleshooting, repair, and calibration
Associate degree (AA/AS) in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation Technologies, or equivalent technical training
Practical experience with process equipment and basic mechanical systems
Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics
Strong troubleshooting skills across instrumentation and control systems
Effective communication skills and ability to organize and prioritize work independently
Positive mindset, strong work ethic, and willingness to contribute to a growing team
Flexibility to work alternative shifts, overtime, and participate in on-call schedules when needed

Nice To Haves

Experience with laboratory or fermentation process environments
Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as digital voltmeters (DVM), oscilloscopes, and current loop analyzers
Knowledge of mechanical systems including belt drives, pulleys, and torque specifications

Responsibilities

Calibrate and maintain a wide range of process equipment, including electronic and pneumatic devices, and instruments measuring temperature, pressure, level, flow, and weight (load cells)
Troubleshoot and repair control systems, including control loops (0–10 VDC and 4–20 mA), electrical and electronic systems, and process instrumentation
Support maintenance and troubleshooting of systems using PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, GE/Emerson) and HMI/SCADA tools
Interpret and work with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and electrical schematics
Operate and maintain process equipment across lab-scale fermentation systems with potential exposure to pilot-scale operations
Perform preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance on process equipment
Diagnose and resolve issues across electrical, pneumatic, electronic, and mechanical systems
Maintain accurate records, follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Bills of Materials (BOMs), and use MS Office tools for documentation and reporting