Equipment & Electricity Manager

About the role

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, is looking for an Equipment & Electricity Manager for its Migdal HaEmek site in Israel. This is an on-site role within a solution-oriented, experienced and collaborative team. The manager evaluates and improves manufacturing processes through automation, supports electrical and control systems, leads site electrical maintenance and ensures compliance with electrical, instrumental and safety regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes through automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot operational issues related to automated systems and ensure alignment with engineering and design specifications.
• Integrate electrical systems, electronics, PLCs, HMIs and control systems, and support their design, programming, maintenance and optimization.
• Lead maintenance of site electrical systems, including preventive inspections and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with electrical, instrumental and safety regulations.
• Manage instrumentation reliability and run calibration programs to ensure accuracy and product quality.
• Analyze system performance data to find opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to engineering projects supporting manufacturing growth and modernization.

Required profile

• Practical Engineer (Technician) qualification in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Automation or Software Engineering.
• Valid Chief Electrician license.
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs, including programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and control technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, control and instrumentation schematics.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP, Profibus and Ethernet.
• High level of written and spoken English.
• Flexibility to support operations outside standard working hours when required.
• Preferred: about five years of experience in a similar engineering or automation role in process manufacturing, and knowledge of pharmaceutical, chemical, food or biotechnology manufacturing.

What we offer

• Exposure to advanced automation technologies and complex manufacturing processes.
• Career growth and development opportunities within a multinational organization.
• Comprehensive onboarding and continuous learning programs.
• A collaborative, safety-focused work environment.