Senior Process Engineer

We are recruiting for a motivated team member to join our Process Studies Group as a Senior Process Engineer. The Process Studies Group is a cross-functional research team made up of people from a broad range of expertise and technical backgrounds. The team work closely together to solve complex technical problems and deliver first class science to our research and manufacturing teams globally. We focus on collaboration and innovation and work flexibly to deliver as one team.

As part of the role as Senior Process Engineer, you will provide process engineering expertise to develop and improve processes for new and existing Syngenta products. You will work as part of a team to apply engineering fundamentals to understand the impact of scale-up and to outline and execute extensive experimental and modelling based studies. You will work closely with partners from across the business to communicate and translate your findings into practical knowledge and guidance for implementation.

The job will allow you to work as part of a collaborative and inclusive team with multiple opportunities to guide key activities and progress training to support your continued professional development.

We hope that you want to join our friendly team of scientists and help us in our mission to safely feed the world!

What are we looking for?

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with Chemical or Process Engineering as the main component
• Minimum 2-year industrial experience in chemical process development
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural team with good communication and organisational skills, including the ability to adapt to change and manage work with a long-term vision

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

If you have any of the following characteristics that would be an advantage:

• > 3 years’ experience in chemical process development, troubleshooting and/or mathematical modelling (e.g. Aspen or Ansys Fluent) or programming (e.g. MATLAB or Python)
• IChemE Chartership or equivalent qualification
• Line manager or mentoring experience (direct or as part of a project or matrix structure)

What can we offer you?

• Stimulating work environment promoting wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, scientific excellence, and collaboration. Countryside campus with good onsite facilities including staff restaurant and site gym.
• Great opportunities for continued career development including support towards IChemE Chartered Engineer status through Syngenta’s internal mentorship scheme.
• Competitive benefits including hybrid working arrangements and flexible working hours
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.

We embrace and encourage diversity, and this is what drives our innovation and lets us outperform the market. https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

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Senior Process Engineer

Jealotts Hill, Bracknell, United Kingdom

Are you a Chemical Engineer, looking to develop as a team leader in process development?

Are you motivated by solving complex technical problems and want to contribute to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions?

Then come join our team of Process Engineers and Chemists!

About Syngenta:

Syngenta is a leading agrochemicals company; dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 100 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us now and help shape the future of agriculture.