IT/OT Engineer

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Digital Technology Solutions: Driving digital transformation and data-powered solutions that improve experiences and enable smarter decisions.

The role is based in Denmark / Belgium / Finland, Austria, France of Czech Republic and is fully remote. Be part of an agile, solution-oriented, and collaborative team where together we can achieve great results and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Design, maintain, and continuously improve IT/OT (Information Technology / Operational Technology) data pipelines connecting manufacturing systems with enterprise platforms
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing data, automation, and system integration issues using sound engineering and data principles
• Develop, maintain, and modify automated workflows, scripts, data transformations, and interfaces supporting manufacturing operations
• Integrate and enhance data from process historians, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and PLC/OT data sources
• Partner closely with Operations, Process Control, Quality, and Digital teams to enable data-driven plant performance
• Support global and site-level digital and data initiatives, including prioritization and execution
• Promote best practices in data modeling, automation, documentation, and scalable solution design
• Provide technical guidance to plant and business stakeholders to support EH&S, production, cost, quality, energy, reliability, and sustainability goals
• Contribute to data governance, standardization, and continuous improvement across manufacturing sites

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• Several years of experience in manufacturing, industrial data, automation, or engineering environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, data architectures, and IT/OT integration concepts
• Hands-on experience with data automation, scripting, and analytics technologies (e.g. Python, SQL, ETL tools, data platforms)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects and drive solutions to completion in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and digital teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving approach with attention to data reliability and quality
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience working with global or multi-site manufacturing organizations
• Familiarity with industrial digitalization initiatives and advanced analytics in manufacturing
• A proactive, open-minded, and continuous-improvement mindset

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of manufacturing, data, and digital technology
• Exposure to global manufacturing operations and transformation initiatives
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture that values knowledge sharing
• Learning and development opportunities supporting technical and career growth
• The chance to make a tangible impact on plant performance and sustainability
• A company culture where your uniqueness helps unlock our collective potential

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