Reliability Co-op

IFF•Memphis, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This co-op position offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with industry-leading reliability technologies and contribute to real projects with measurable plant impact. The role involves supporting root cause analysis of equipment failures, collecting data for predictive maintenance, updating the CMMS, and contributing to capital projects. It's an opportunity to integrate classroom theory with practical work and demonstrate skills for future career paths at IFF, a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited engineering bachelor’s program
Sophomore through Senior academic standing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a manufacturing or plant environment
Interest in reliability, maintenance, and asset management
Ability to document technical information clearly
Collaborative, curious, and eager to learn

Nice To Haves

Preferred majors: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering students will also be considered
Coursework or interest in reliability, maintenance, or predictive technologies
Experience with data analysis, CMMS systems, or Power Apps
Exposure to manufacturing, utilities, or industrial environments

Responsibilities

Support root cause analysis of equipment failures, including documentation and research
Collect and document equipment data for predictive maintenance technologies
Input specifications into vibration, MCA, ultrasound, lubrication, and IR systems
Update the site CMMS with accurate spare parts, equipment data, and PM strategies
Lead development of a site-wide KPI database to track asset health and reliability
Support capital requests to engineer out equipment failure modes
Contribute to execution and design of capital projects for critical assets
Analyze historical OEE losses to support capital justification efforts
Develop Power Apps to support inventory, training, and QR/barcode initiatives