E&I Technician

Job Summary

At IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.), we are united by a passion to create a better world through scent, taste, and nutrition. With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to sustainability, IFF is a global leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences, and sensorial experiences. Our people are diverse, curious, and collaborative—they are the heart of our success. Join us and help shape the future of how the world lives, works, and plays.

We are looking for an E&I Technician for our Rockland site. The E&I Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role plays a critical part in minimizing downtime and supporting continuous improvement initiatives by applying technical expertise across a range of equipment and control systems.

• Support your team in making deliberate improvements in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) as well as housekeeping performance.
• Ensure 100% compliance of assigned EHS requirements, process safety, food safety, and quality standards, as well as executing required preventative, autonomous maintenance and equipment sanitation work practices.
• Safe completion of life critical activities in production areas including development and execution of lock, tag, try procedures (LTT).
• Identify and implement improvements in systems, processes, and personal development as assigned by department and/or shift Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Ensure all training requirements are met within the specified time frames and train other personnel as required by Team Leader, Supervisor or Manager.
• Ensure preventative, autonomous maintenance and equipment sanitation work practices are executed as required by department.
• Perform maintenance and repair of site's electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Perform work order tasks and support work order flow through MMIS.
• Perform troubleshooting of site's electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Support scoping and planning of work orders.
• Follow parts procurement procedures.
• Support updating and documentation of equipment BOMs and PMs.

• Wrench time (hands‑on tool engagement and productivity).

• High School Diploma or High school equivalent (HSE) including GED and Maine HiSET.
• Basic math skills and computer skills.

• 1-3 years of electrical experience, ideally supported by a two-year trade or technical college degree.
• Experience in a manufacturing or chemical production environment.
• Strong problem‑solving, conflict management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and act with urgency.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills with a team‑oriented mindset.
• Professional demeanor and presentation skills.

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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