Process Engineering Intern

Job Summary

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is an industry leader in taste, scent, and nutrition. IFF is seeking innovative, collaborative college students to participate in our Spring/Summer or Summer/Fall 2027 student co-op program at our Health & Biosciences site in Madison, Wisconsin. IFF co-ops will have the opportunity to gain hands-on working experience while strengthening their professional skillset.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Leading projects through investigation, scope, design, and implementation phases to provide safety and capacity improvements.

• Building data visualization dashboards in plant historian.

• Providing capital project support and assist in commissioning and start-up activities during plant shutdown.

• Providing support to engineers in executing plant trials and production/maintenance troubleshooting.

• Complying with all company policies including, but not limited to: Quality, Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, GMPs, Dietary Supplements, and HACCP-HARPC.

• Adhering 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.

• Working safely and complying with all corporate/site EHS guidelines and policies.

Job Requirements

• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for either the Spring and Summer of 2027 or the Summer and Fall of 2027.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

• Ability to work safely and comply with all corporate/site EHS guidelines and policies.

Preferred Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work and complete projects independently, as well as within a team environment.

Work Conditions

Frequent interaction in manufacturing plant environments (prolonged standing, walking, work at heights, temperature extremes, etc)