Process Engineer, Co-Op
IFF
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About the Role
- This role is based in Rochester, NY (on-site).
- Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the Spring and Summer semester of 2027 (will also consider Summer-only 2027).
Key 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related disciplines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (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.
Qualifications
- 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.