Automation Engineer

At IFF, we work tirelessly to discover flavors and fragrances that inspire customers and delight consumers. Passionate, creative, empowered and expert, we are constantly looking for new challenges—and developing new-to-world solutions that answer them.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as an Automation Engineer, if you are ready to join a Great Place To Work-certified organization and one of the world’s largest and most successful Flavors & Fragrances companies, we invite you to apply!

Your Focus

As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for the quality of the overall Factory Automation System, specifically of the shopfloor system both in hardware and software.
This position is Indonesia - Karawang based and will report to the Manufacturing Manager.

How You Will Contribute

• Perform a variety of tasks to build an automation machine, equipment, and software to support manufacturing processes that are suitable with the latest technology.
• Conduct the installation, diagnosing, and repairing hardware and software through troubleshooting required.
• Recognizes and takes steps to resolve operating problems to minimize impact on the operations.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement programs to promote facility growth and development.
• Lead regional and global project implementation by Liaising with regional and global SMEs (shopfloor improvement team, IT team, Data Security team, and SAP team).
• Coordinate and monitor work progress with users and relevant parties to expedite project implementation and user acceptance.
• Creating scripts for routine SAP transactions and presenting the results in the form of charts and graphs on the dashboard.
• Become an SME in Dynamic Material Allocation which supports flawless material movement on the floor.
• Vendors sourcing for more advanced data analytics and software creation.
  

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree qualification in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Computer Science / Engineering/, with applicable technical knowledge, is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in the automation field. Ideally well connected in the industry.
• Proficient in verbal and written English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic programming language
• Experienced minimal 2 years in Excel Marco and script

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of 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 selves to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more