Senior Formulation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

About Syngenta 

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest. 

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Product Technology and Engineering Team is seeking a Senior Formulation Engineer in Greensboro, NC.

Accountabilities:

• Support all Safety and Compliance requirements. Must be fully knowledgeable of, and compliant with, all Syngenta safety policies and department standard operating procedures. Drive a strong safety culture of individual accountability.
• Deliver the scale-up of formulation processes from the lab to full-scale manufacturing, ensuring process safety, health, and environmental subjects are fully anticipated.
• Troubleshoot process issues and provide solutions to manufacturing.
• Be responsible for inter-site technology transfer or re-siting of products and serve as a member of the technical start-up team for new processes and equipment at Syngenta manufacturing sites or tollers.
• Design pilot plant trials and full-scale manufacturing trials and document key process considerations; write technical reports and operating procedures, train operating teams, provide technical supervision, document outcomes, identify next steps, and share best practices.
• Apply formulation engineering processing knowledge to identify solutions that improve capacity, quality, and cost efficiency at manufacturing sites and/or in the bulk supply chain, and serve as a member of, or lead, the project teams that implement these solutions.
• Be recognized as having technical experience in formulation engineering processing and serve as a resource for other engineers in North America.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, with 2+ years of experience in formulation processing development, formulation manufacturing, or a similar technical discipline (advanced degrees may be considered in lieu of experience).
• Working knowledge of formulation processing, scale-up activities, process risk assessment, and product lifecycle management.
• Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and stakeholder requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze data, evaluate technical alternatives, and make recommendations that support project and business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts, findings, and recommendations clearly to technical and cross-functional audiences.
• Experience building collaborative partnerships across functions, regions, and stakeholder groups to drive continuous improvement and achieve shared goals.
• Commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, continuous improvement principles, innovation, and the adoption of sustainable technologies and processes.

Desired Qualifications:

• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to design and execute technical projects while contributing to and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable and resilient, with a willingness to embrace change and contribute to new ways of working.
• Passion for knowledge sharing, mentoring, and supporting the growth and development of team members.
• Customer-focused mindset, with the ability to understand stakeholder needs and develop strong working relationships.

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here:  

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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