Important EEO information related to opening in the US

Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Click on the links to read the "Know Your Rights" poster. We will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. For more information, please read the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision" poster.

Syensqo is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to humanresources.na-us@syensqo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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.

We are looking for:

A Plastics Process Engineer to work with the R&I Management team in Stamford, CT site.

We can count on you to:

Compound resin/additives formulations and injection mold/compression mold test specimen to advance of the existing product technology and new product development (NPI projects)
Hands-on lab operations including polymer processing, color and gloss measurement, physical properties testing, data acquisition, data analysis, preparation of presentations and project updates for customer related projects and NPI projects
Document, maintain and update laboratory procedure in accordance with Standard Operation Procedures
Maintain calibration and maintenance schedule for designated laboratory equipment
Troubleshoot and problem solve equipment operational issues
Coordinate and execution of Joint Customer Technical Service Work Request (TSR) in a timely manner
Work together with field Technical Service and Sales Team to provide data summary and project update on a monthly basis
Maintain regional database for all completed and active projects with documentation of commercial outcomes
Stay up-to-date with technology development in core market segments
Coordinate 3rd party and Stamford Analytical to complete analysis

You can count on us for:

We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company
A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company
Opportunities for growth and learning
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds
Long-lasting excellent customer relations, self-dependent working, and a variety of tasks in one of the world’s leading chemical companies

You will bring:

Minimum Associate degree with 3+ years of experience or B.S. degree with 0+ years of experience in Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer & Material Science or related filed
Experience in the operations of polymer processing equipment (extrusion and compounding, injection molding, compression molding)
Proven experience in troubleshooting and problem solving in polymer processing

Skills and behavior competencies:

Operation of typical polymer processing and testing equipment: injection molding, polymer extruder, colorimeter, gloss meter, physical property (Instron), thermal oven, melt-flow tester, heated press, UV-vis, FT-IR etc.
High analytical skills – Insightful analysis of data, detail-oriented.
Strong customer orientation and marketing/commercial mindset.
Proactive, take initiative and flexible.
Extroverted, pronounced interest in new ideas, high level of creativity.
Excellent presentation skills.
Able to work in a team setting.
Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and maintain projects on target and on schedule.
Customer focus: candidate required to be dedicated and sensitive to the customer needs.

You will get:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $78,000.00 to $106,000.00 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
Training platform for all employees
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

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.

As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.

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32109

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Stamford - CT, United States of America
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