Associate Engineer

Job Description/Primary Duties:
IFF’s Process R&D Team (located in Wilmington, Delaware) has an exciting opening for an Associate Engineer. We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to join our team. Responsibilities will include contributing to the development and commercialization of powder and granule formulations of bio-based products using solid handling, particle characterization, moisture control, drying, and milling techniques. This position involves hands-on work in a laboratory focused on powder processing, drying, milling, and related analytical measurements and physical property testing.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in preparing and analyzing powdered and granulated formulations.
• Strong experience and mechanical aptitude for operating and maintaining laboratory and pilot-scale solids process equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to independently plan and execute laboratory work.
• Comfort in interpreting and discussing data in both formal and informal settings, including the reporting and documentation of technical progress and conclusions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation with good organizational skills, attention to detail, and troubleshooting ability.
• Versatility in participating in teams and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• A thirst for continuous learning and development in the workplace.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10% of the time within a year.

Requirements (experience, education, and skills):  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields, or an Associate’s degree with more than 3 years of work experience in relevant fields.
• Fields of education/interest include Food Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bio-process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering.
• Excellent safety awareness and commitment.
• Basic knowledge of experimental design, statistics, and analytical principles.
• Basic or advanced capability with essential workplace IT tools (MS-Office, logistics, and procurement software).

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