Senior Chemical Engineer (Digital Transformation)

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Description

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 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 and help shape the future of agriculture.

Monthey (VS) is the largest and most complex of Syngenta’s Crop Protection sites, producing Active Ingredients (AI) both new and established molecules. We are currently seeking a

Senior chemical engineer in digital transformation (m/f/d)

for the Active Ingredient Production (AIP) Group in Monthey (VS).

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Role Purpose

• As an experienced chemical engineer, be the digital ambassador on site of the Active Ingredient Production (AIP) department. Coach and engage with the AIP colleagues to drive and support digital transformation initiatives
• Support global Syngenta Smart Manufacturing digital initiatives and act as a Subject Matter Expert if needed. Gain insights into global and site digital initiatives to seize the impact on the AIP department and workforce.
• Conduct manufacturing process feasibility studies for process relocation, capacity expansion or significant process optimization
  

Accountabilities

• Work with IT and Automation Engineers to co-design, build and evolve digital solutions, such as visual dashboards, to improve the transparency of operational data for multi-function use
• Engage with wider community to support global Syngenta Smart Manufacturing initiatives and ensure they deliver value for the site. Act as subject matter expert for some of these global initiatives.
• Actively support the continuous improvement of the manufacturing execution system (MES)
• Support to establish a digital innovation culture in the AIP department by training and engaging colleagues to actively contribute to identify and deploy digital solutions
• Drive mindset shift from experience to experience based and data-driven decision making
• Engage manufacturing plant to provide technical advice and identify improvement potential to adopt new technologies and processes to improve plant automation systems, digitalization, connectivity and intelligence systems (Industry 4.0)
• Conceptualize digitalization and automation solutions (e.g., smart process analytics) for production plants
• Develop functional design specifications and take part in project execution as well as track important process data and KPIs with dashboards
• Perform basic data analytics on plant data and translate insights into intuitive concepts
• Conduct manufacturing process siting studies, evaluations of installing new production capacity using existing assets
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the processes, resources, technologies and assets of the AIP department
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or PhD Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in a chemical plant (operations and/or process development)
• Good knowledge of HSE, thermal safety, process risk analysis principles
• Experience in plant digitalization and data science, high curiosity in this area
• Experience of management of change and culture transformation in production environments.
• Lean six sigma experience would be a plus
• Financial acumen: Understanding the commercial impact of process problems, delays and improvements
• Experience in process design / simulation (AspenPlus, Hysys, etc)
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office and familiar with programming languages is a plus
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Ability to innovate by leveraging experience with digital solutions
• Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English and French
  

What We Offer

We foster a challenging, dynamic and supportive culture where people can thrive for excellence, build a rewarding career and achieve their full potential. With a diverse team across the globe, we contribute to valuable and impactful work that shapes agriculture of the future. Our team aspire to be the best in the industry.

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits, including:

• Flexible work environment
• A competitive pension fund plan, bonus scheme, relocation assistance
• Preferential conditions with insurance companies
• On campus health service and canteen
• Family-friendly initiatives
  

Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application including all relevant documents (cover letter, CV, diploma, certificates) – reference number 18036890.

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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

Primary Location

CHE-Monthey-Monthey

Job

P&S - Production