Maintenance Intern

Job Summary

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in industrial maintenance while supporting equipment reliability and operational excellence within a global flavors manufacturing environment?

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

Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.

The role is based in Tlalnepantla, Estado de México (on-site role) . Be part of a collaborative, hands-on, and learning-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• •Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities on production equipment and plant services
• •Assist in the planning, documentation, and follow-up of maintenance work orders
• •Help maintain maintenance records, equipment information, and technical documentation
• •Support inventory control activities for spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies
• •Participate in equipment inspections and routine maintenance activities
• •Assist with data collection and analysis related to maintenance performance indicators
• •Collaborate with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams on assigned projects
• •Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and operational efficiency
• •Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment by following safety and maintenance procedures

What Makes You the Right Fit

• •Active student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• •Availability to work part-time, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• •Interest in industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, and manufacturing operations
• •Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• •Ability to organize information and maintain documentation accurately
• •Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• •Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• •Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• •Basic to intermediate English proficiency is a plus

How Would You Stand Out?

• •Interest in maintenance, manufacturing, or process improvement activities
• •Experience participating in academic projects involving equipment, operations, or engineering concepts
• •Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment

Why Choose Us?

• •Gain practical experience within a global manufacturing organization
• •Exposure to maintenance, reliability, and engineering operations
• •Mentorship and learning opportunities from experienced professionals
• •Collaborative and supportive work environment
• •Professional development opportunities that strengthen your future career
• •Opportunity to contribute to products enjoyed by consumers around the world

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