Process Engineer Intern/Co-Op

IFF • Rochester, NY

3d • 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 role is based in Rochester, NY (on-site) and is available for full-time (40 hours per week) during the Spring and Summer semesters of 2027, or Summer-only 2027.

Requirements

• 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 backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Valuable experience in the manufacturing environment
• Opportunities to learn by integrating classroom theory with practical work
• Chance to demonstrate skills for future career paths at IFF

What This Job Offers

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