Engineering Intern

Job Description

Engineering Intern | IFF

The Tone:
This is an internship at IFF, located in Terre Haute, IN. IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, focused on delivering sustainable innovations for everyday products. The Health & Biosciences division leverages nature and bioscience to create sustainable, life-enhancing technologies across various markets. This role is an opportunity to join a motivated, solution-oriented, and growth-focused team to make a real impact on automation and control systems.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary, Seasonal
• Location: Terre Haute, IN (In-person)

• Team: Motivated, solution-oriented, and growth-focused team
• Mission: To support the development and maintenance of automation and control systems that power sustainable innovations.
• Tech Stack: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, HMIs, SCADA systems, AutoCAD Electrical, motors, VFDs, industrial networks

What You’ll Actually Do
• Automation Support: Provide support for PLC programming, troubleshooting, and documentation of automation systems.
• Project Assistance: Assist with automation projects, including upgrades, installations, and commissioning of new systems.
• Design and Review: Help design, modify, and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• System Testing: Perform testing and verification of control systems, HMIs, and related industrial equipment.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data to assess system reliability and performance for improvements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, with Junior or Senior standing preferred. Possess a basic understanding of electrical circuits, industrial controls, and automation principles.
• Experience: Familiarity with PLC concepts (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar). Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, shop drawings, and engineering diagrams.
• Skills: Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills and a willingness to collaborate with operators and maintenance teams. Comfortable working approximately 50% in the field and 50% at a desk.
• Bonus: Previous exposure to manufacturing or industrial automation environments. Hands-on experience with PLC programming (ladder logic, FBD, structured text). Experience with HMIs, SCADA systems, AutoCAD Electrical, motors, VFDs, or industrial networks.