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Maintenance Technician Specialist

International Flavors and Fragrances
United States, California, Palo Alto
Jul 25, 2025

Job Summary

Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences?

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

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 Palo Alto, CA (onsite). Be part of a part of a talented creative team applying new technologies to address customer needs in a wide range of applications where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

  • This individual will be responsible for equipment maintenance and repair activities on-site and lab/pilot plant systems and will be

  • Working knowledge of HVAC and related Mechanical systems.

  • Working knowledge of Pneumatic and Digital Controls is desired.

  • Working knowledge of General Building Maintenance and control systems.

  • Experience with the operation of two or more of the following equipment: Boilers, Air Compressors, House Chillers, Cooling Towers, Centrifugal Pumps, Variable Frequency Drives, Heat Exchangers, Air Handling systems for HVAC.

  • Skilled in the use of standard hand, shop, and power tools

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Self-starter with good organizational skills.

  • Familiar with MS Office.

What Makes You the Right Fit

  • Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting activities to support the site, its equipment and systems.

  • Troubleshoot and repair building systems such, mechanical seals, centrifugal pumps, general piping.

  • Diligent management of individual work requests.

  • Assist with spare parts inventory.

  • Communicate effectively with scientists, engineers and production staff.

  • Ensure functions are performed safely with respect to applicable regulations and company policies.

How Would You Stand Out?

  • Experience in the semiconductor, health/science/biotech, petrol, high-rise building maintenance industries is highly desired.

  • A key contributor to the site maintenance strategy for new and existing equipment.

The salary range for this position is $96,000- $125,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. This range reflects our commitment to fair compensation practices and provides candidates with clarity from the start.

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

Salary Ranges:

$96000- $120000
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