Process Engineer

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

In the frame of the growth and sustainability roadmap of Fluorinated Polymers, Syensqo Specialty Polymer Italy is looking for a high potential chemical engineer with a good knowledge of physical phenomena, computational skills and the ability to combine the excellence of the technical content of their work with efficient time management and communication skills.

The mission of the role will be to develop, design or optimize processes related to existing or new products in the Specialty Polymer portfolio.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

The Process Engineer is responsible for leading site-based Process Engineering projects and activities that drive continuous improvement, sustainability, new products industrialization and capacity expansions.

The main responsibilities can be summarized as follows:

· Contribute to improve the performances of existing installations, also participating in capacity optimization and waste reduction projects.

· Lead new product industrialization and scale-up projects from our Research & Innovation team including handoff and training to the operations team.

· Lead new equipment and processes start-up. Provide process expertise for equipment design and act as a key contributor to capital project execution

· Support operations to resolve recurring process problems and provide robust process solutions.

· Promote an observable culture of process safety and quality within their organizational control.

Education and Experience

• Master Degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
• Previous professional experience in process design and development is a plus.
• 0-5 years of working experience

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task
• Expertise in process simulations and calculations on unit operations to prepare technical documentation, including heat and material balances, P&ID, equipment and instrument specifications
• Strong attention to details
• Understand key operational metrics and communicate across organization to achieve clear alignment and focus.
• Understanding processes to engage cross-functional teams to solve quality and process capability problems.
• Good communication and presentation skills (oral and written) General comfort level with IT applications
• Fluent English, written and spoken
• Knowledge of radical polymerization and fluorine organic chemistry is a plus

Additional Information

Flexibility to travel to other locations as required by the projects.

Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Italian annual base salary reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is between € 40000 to € 55000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualification and internal equity and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range.

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.