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Global Manufacturing Data & OT Engineer - Scent

On-site in Benicarlo·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 4 Nov)

IFF

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Work mode: On-site, Benicarlo
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Control Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial IT, Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in manufacturing automation, industrial data, historian, MES, or IT/OT integration environments.
Experience with industrial systems such as PLCs, DCS, SCADA, MES, and process historians.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with AVEVA PI or similar historian platforms.
Knowledge of ISA-88, ISA-95, industrial data integration, and manufacturing data models.
Experience with SQL and at least one scripting language such as Python or PowerShell.
Understanding of industrial connectivity technologies including OPC, APIs, and database integrations.
Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
Professional English proficiency.

Nice to have

Experience in chemical, process manufacturing, flavors & fragrances, life sciences, or related industries.
Knowledge of MES platforms, OT cybersecurity practices, and industrial networking.
Experience with Snowflake, Power BI, Seeq, or other analytics platforms.
Exposure to multi-site manufacturing environments and global deployments.

The role

Ready to help accelerate digital transformation across IFF's global Scent manufacturing network?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health & biosciences, and specialty solutions. We combine science, creativity, and innovation to create products that enrich everyday life.

Digital Transformation: Enabling smarter, more connected operations through data, technology, and digital solutions that drive business performance and operational excellence.

We are seeking a Global Manufacturing Data & OT Engineer - Scent to strengthen the industrial data foundation across our global manufacturing network. In this role, you will bridge shop-floor systems and enterprise platforms, ensuring manufacturing data is reliable, contextualized, and accessible for analytics, operational excellence, and digital transformation initiatives.

What you'll do

Connect and integrate manufacturing data from PLC, DCS, SCADA, MES, laboratory, and historian systems.
Support and enhance the AVEVA PI environment, including data collection, asset frameworks, interfaces, analytics, and manufacturing context.
Apply ISA-88 and ISA-95 principles to structure equipment, process, batch, and production data.
Ensure high-quality, reliable, and governed industrial data for use by analytics, reporting, MES, and enterprise data platforms.
Monitor data flows, troubleshoot data quality issues, and coordinate corrective actions with Automation, IT, Manufacturing, and Data teams.
Support site deployments, commissioning activities, system improvements, and continuous optimization initiatives.
Promote standards, documentation, and best practices across global Scent manufacturing sites.

About IFF

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and biosciences, creating solutions for food and beverage, scent, health, beauty, home care, animal nutrition, grain processing, and industrial markets. The company describes itself as being at the forefront of scientific progress for nearly two hundred years, with a focus on science, creativity, and sustainability.

IFF operates globally, with a significant presence in Spain, though specific office locations are not detailed in the provided evidence. The company emphasizes an inclusive, creative workplace and considers all qualified candidates equally, making it a potential employer for international professionals seeking opportunities in the flavors, fragrances, and biosciences sectors.

Industry: Flavors, fragrances, food ingredients
Employees: 24,000

Good to know if you are moving

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and biosciences, offering diverse career opportunities across multiple scientific and commercial functions.
The company emphasizes an inclusive, creative workplace and considers all qualified candidates equally, which may be appealing to international applicants.
IFF's careers page is hosted on Workday, indicating a structured and global recruitment process.
The company's focus on sustainability and innovation may align with the values of professionals seeking impactful work.

In their own words

About the company & team

Help shape the digital manufacturing future of a global organization.
Work with cutting-edge technologies across OT, MES, data, and analytics platforms.
Collaborate with global teams across Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, and Digital functions.
Grow your expertise in industrial data architecture and smart manufacturing.

Additional information

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

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