Process Engineer Specialist
Monthey - Switzerland
Job Summary
Purpose:
- Development scale-up and implementation of chemical processes for new intermediates/active ingredient or new synthesis routes at industrial scale making sure that at any given time the process is safe and compliant with legal and internal HSE rules.
- Support and recommendations to production to deliver supply chain and site needs in terms of capacity quality costs and sustainability. Support of process troubleshooting issues.
- Continuous improvement of one or more chemical processes in established production lines or for news processes to make them robust and sustainable at the best cost.
Accountabilities:
- Define and agree development work in agreement with the stakeholders.
- Plan and follow development work done in the laboratory. Carry out scale-up and support full-scale plant trials to test new and/or improved manufacturing processes to meet agreed Supply Chain targets in collaboration with production.
- Participate in the commissioning of new or modified plants taking part in technical start-up teams to ensure that design intent is met and production is established safely and effectively.
- Provide proactive technical support to production team and arrange support work to assist in the solution of process problems to permit restoration of satisfactory and continued improvement production performance.
- Understand the requirements of the supply chain and take a leading role (in the delivery of objectives as required). If required act as the Technology Lead for an AI or specific steps within.
- Provide expertise in process engineering and be the contact for project teams in this area. Be part of technical networks to be up-to-date on new technologies and last innovations
- Supply technical information / expert advice to Process Risk Assessments; work with company experts (eg Process Hazards) to ensure relevant information is available when required.
Qualifications :
- Industrial experience of 2 years
- Detailed knowledge of systems for process changes and the potential implications on product quality - formulation regulatory etc.
- Experience and knowledge of process engineering process definition & design (plant & equipment design automation simulation) scale-up plant establishment manufacturing support.
- Teamworking in multi-functional groups both within Process Technology and externally
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent (minimum Master PhD optional)
- Commissioning of new or modified chemical processes.
- Business acumen related to Supply Chain environment.
- Work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Leading role in defining designing and conducting short- to long-term development plans.
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
A competitive salary
A profit-sharing bonus (option to invest in a company savings plan with employer matching)
Works Council benefits
Health insurance with 60% employer coverage
A supplementary retirement plan (option to contribute unused RTT and vacation days)
Career opportunities as well as possibilities for individual development and continuous training
Special attention to your work-life balance with flexible working conditions and flexible hours
A work environment that promotes agility diversity and teamwork
Responsible and varied work in a forward-thinking company
On-site company restaurant
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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