Instrumentation Technician (Maintenance)

Location: Palo Alto, CA, USA

Remote Type: On-site

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Health & Biosciences Business Unit: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer, and industrial markets.

The role is based in Palo Alto, CA (onsite). Be part of a motivated, detail-oriented, and solution-driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Operate and maintain process equipment in various areas, with an initial focus on small-scale fermentation process labs.
• Troubleshoot and repair control loops (0–10 VDC and 4–20 mA), electrical/electronic systems, and process instruments such as load cells, pH, temperature, agitation, and pressure transmitters.
• Be familiar with the use of DVMs, ohm meters, oscilloscopes, current loop analyzers.
• Interpret and work from P&ID diagrams and electrical blueprints for process equipment.
• Perform preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance on diverse process equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
• Provide clear and responsive communication to internal customers.
• Be proficient using standard hand tools and be familiar with mechanical systems such as belt drives, pulleys, torque specs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow SOPs/BOMs.
• Utilize MS Office applications for reporting and documentation.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 1–3 years of experience in process equipment, building maintenance, or equivalent training.
• AA/AS Degree in Electrical, Electronic and /or Instrumentation Technologies or equivalent technical competency.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Flexibility to work alternative shifts, be part of emergency on-call schedule, overtime, and weekends when necessary.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics.
• Proficiency in basic mechanical systems and safety practices.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Exposure to PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, GE Fanuc).
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems (Intouch, WINcc, Inductive Automation, ControlLogix).
• Experience with industrial controls and instrumentation.

Working Hours & Flexibility

• Normal Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Ability to work alternative shifts (10:30 AM – 6:30 PM) for approximately 30 days, 2–3 times per year.
• Overtime and on-call support as needed.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge industrial biotechnology projects.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

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We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more