Industrial Digitalization & Advanced Process Control Engineer

As an Industrial Digitalization & Advanced Process Control Engineer, you will act as a guardian for the performance of critical batch assets (such as fermentation, microfiltration/recovery, spray drying, and freeze drying) by designing and optimizing advanced process control (APC) strategies and building robust industrial data flows. Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologiesthat powerinnovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer, and industrial markets.

The role is based in Cedar Rapids, IA, US. Be part of an innovative, collaborative, and impact-driven team where, together, we can achieve greatness and make a meaningful impact. Your potential is our inspiration!

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Safeguard the performance of critical batch assets through advanced process control strategies and robust data flows
• Design and validate ISA-88 recipe/SFC structures and implement APC methods in PLC/DCS (Emerson DeltaV)
• Ensure compliance with GAMP validation and structured change management (MOC)
• Integrate process, quality, and genealogy data across AVEVA PI, MES, LIMS, and SAP for traceability and analytics
• Drive vertical integration from the shop floor to ERP using ISA-95 standards
• Apply advanced analytics and modeling to optimize efficiency and quality
• Maintain OT cybersecurity and network integrity
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, IT/OT, and Engineering teams to deliver reliability and continuous improvement

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering, Process Control, or related field
• 5-8+ years in batch process industries (biotech, food ingredients, specialty chemicals, pharma)
• Proven experience with ISA-88 recipe management and GAMP validation
• Hands-on PLC/DCS experience (Emerson DeltaV) preferred and considered a significant advantage.
• Strong knowledge of AVEVA PI (AF/EF), MES interfaces, and ISA-95 data integration
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity and formal change control procedures
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive compliance

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience with advanced analytics tools (Seeq, TrendMiner, TwinThread)
• Statistical analysis skills (JMP, Minitab, AspenTech ProMV, SIMCA)
• Model Predictive Control experience (AspenTech DMCPlus, Simulink)
• Python programming and familiarity with graph databases (Neo4j)
• Change-agent mindset with strong stakeholder management and coaching ability

Why Choose Us?

• Become a part of a global leader driving innovation in health & biosciences
• Work on cutting-edge automation and digitalization projects
• Collaborate with diverse, talented teams across multiple disciplines
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth
• Make a tangible impact on sustainability and operational excellence
• Join a culture that values creativity, integrity, and collaboration

Interested? We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, but at the latest by 01/21/2026. We go through applications on an ongoing basis and may proceed to interviews with the most promising candidates already during the application period.

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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