Industrial Digitalization & Advanced Process Control Engineer

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

Location:

· Preferred:
Brugge – Belgium, Niebuell – Germany, Dangé-Saint-Romain – France, Madison – WI US, Rochester – NY US    
· Other Options:
Europe or US (remote with up to 50% travel)    
· Travel:
Up to 25% for on-site roles; up to 50% for remote roles    Digital Technology Solutions:
Accelerating innovation through data, technology and digital transformation, building intelligent solutions that enhance experiences and power smarter decisions
** Where You’ll Make a Difference**
* ** Design, implement, and maintain instrumentation and automation systems using*** + Sequential Function Charts and recipe management in accordance with the ISA-88 Batch Control Standard  + Validation concepts based on GAMP for software and hardware changes
* ** Implement and optimize advanced process control strategies in PLC/DCS environments, including*** + Control loop monitoring and gain scheduling  + Adaptive and inferential control  + Iterative Learning Control  + Model Predictive Control  + Ensuring adherence to change management processes in line with GAMP
* ** Ensure Seamless Vertical Integration from Shop Floor to ERP*** + Leverage ISA-95 standards for structured data modelling  + Utilize AVEVA PI Asset Framework and Event Framework for contextualization  + Interface MES for manufacturing execution alignment
* ** Comprehensive data integration*** + Linking process data with quality data and batch genealogy from LIMS/SAP for complete traceability, analytics, and compliance
* ** Apply modelling and simulation techniques*** + Interpret process data and derive optimization strategies to improve efficiency and quality
* ** Ensure OT cybersecurity and network integrity*** + Ensure compliance with regulatory and best practice requirements
* ** Implement structured change management*** + Following the procedure for MOC in automation and process optimization activities
* ** Collaborate closely with production and IT teams*** + Drive continuous improvement, reliability, and regulatory conformity
** What Makes You the Right Fit**
* *
* Education:

** Degree in Automation Engineering, Process Control, or related field
* Proven track record in
** batch process control
** and ISA-88 implementation
* Hands-on experience with
** PLC/DCS systems** (Emerson Delta

V, SE Foxboro, Rockwell Automation or Siemens PCS7)
* Familiarity with
** industrial data platforms
** and ISA-95 (AVEVA PI AF/EF, AVEVA MES)
* Experience in project work related to automation (functional description, IO, FAT, SAT, commissioning, etc.)
* Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and data historians
* Experience in electrical & instrumentation design
* Knowledge of field automation and maintenance
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives for asset performance.
* Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
* Home office opportunity
* Professional onboarding process
* Multinational and supporting environment
* Cafeteria, health insurance
* Training opportunities
* You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and innovation of our manufacturing processes by integrating advanced control strategies with industrial data automation.

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.

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At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.
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