Manufacturing Tech Co-Op

IFF•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. This role focuses on Food Ingredients, innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency for global food and beverage manufacturers. The position is based in Memphis, TN (onsite) and involves working with innovative soy technologies and ingredients. This is a co-op program for Summer/Fall 2026 (June 2026 - December 2026).

Requirements

Currently enrolled undergraduate as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior working toward receiving a BS degree in Chemical Engineering (program is NOT designed for graduate level students)
Must be able to work safe and comply with all corporate/site EHS guidelines and policies
Possess strong math and statistical background and a technical aptitude for unit operations
Good interpersonal/communication skills (oral and written); able to contribute in a team-oriented environment
Proficient with MS Office package (specifically Word and Excel)
Must be at minimum a Sophomore by hours at start of co-op term

Nice To Haves

Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (Cumulative and Major)
Authorized to work in the United States
Comply with guidelines established by education facility’s career services center

Responsibilities

Provide support to engineers in executing plant trials and troubleshooting daily production and maintenance issues
Unit operations - separations, reaction engineering, spray drying, bulk solids handling
Write experimental outlines, execute and report findings
Provide administrative and technical support to manufacturing
Offer technical support to production and maintenance
Provide capital project and process design support
Process Safety Management
Some shift work may be required