Process Controls Engineer

About the role

The Process Controls Engineer position is based onsite in Memphis, TN. IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. In this role you will be the technical lead for plant automation, process control systems, and electrical infrastructure, working with a collaborative, solution‑oriented, technically advanced team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for plant automation, process control systems, and electrical infrastructure.
• Design, program, and maintain PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI (Human Machine Interface), PID control loops, and VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and process control issues, improving plant reliability and operational performance.
• Lead and support capital projects, including control system upgrades, migrations, and new system implementations.
• Act as the primary contact for process control systems, data historians, and control networks.
• Identify and implement process control and automation improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to support production, EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety), cost, and quality goals.
• Lead investigations into process control incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Standardize and optimize control strategies, logic, and HMI interfaces across the facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience in automation, process control, or electrical engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, control systems architecture, and process control principles.
• Hands‑on experience with PLC programming (Rockwell preferred), HMI configuration, and process control troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams), electrical drawings, and control logic diagrams.
• Experience supporting or leading capital projects and system upgrades.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in high‑hazard, food, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) elements such as Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Management of Change (MOC).
• Experience standardizing or optimizing plant‑wide automation and control systems.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a global, innovation‑driven organization.
• Exposure to advanced automation technologies and manufacturing systems.
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and an annual bonus.
• Ability to make a meaningful impact on manufacturing performance and safety.