CTD E&I Semicon

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:

• The "CTD Engieer - E&I / Semicon" sits within our Customer Technical Development function within Solvay Specialty Polymers and designed to provide strong technical expertise and value to our customers by leveraging the entire product portfolio, resources, and know-how of the GBU.
• Solvay Specialty Polymers is looking for creative, curious self-starters and leaders interested in non-routine challenges to join the Technical Development team and support semiconductor applications in North America.
• You will be responsible for providing technical application development expertise to customers and will interact with the internal organization (commercial teams, application development team, R&D, Manufacturing, etc.) to develop total customer solutions.

We count on you for:

• You will work directly with customers in collaboration with the sales and marketing to identify & develop application opportunities where Solvay’s specialty polymers add value and solve customer problems.
• Elicit a complete set of customer requirements and develop the value proposition of Syensqo materials.
• Work directly with the Global CTD community and our Research and Development teams, to lead the development and implementation of solutions for customer applications. This includes polymer material recommendation and validation, design support for metal to plastic conversion, prototyping support, tooling design recommendations, testing, and processing assistance. 
• Provide technical training and literature for both internal and external use about designing with polymers, polymer selection, polymer processing, virtual engineering simulation, and prototyping.
• Champion sustainability solutions.
• Collaboratively interact and share expertise with the global CTD team, and create technical marketing literature.

You can count on us for:

• Long-lasting excellent customer relations, self-dependent working, and a variety of tasks in one of the world’s leading chemical companies.
• Excellent training & development possibilities.
• You will acquire dynamic market knowledge and competitive landscape understanding.

You will bring:

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent applicable technical degree
• 5+ years of experience in a technical position working with polymers: knowledge of polymer physics, material selection, and processing
• Experience in semiconductor applications/customers/tiers is a plus
• Mechanical aptitude, experience in part and tooling design and failure analysis 

Skills

• Hands-on experience working with polymers in a manufacturing environment (extrusion, injection molding, compression molding)
• Ability to execute projects with short life cycles
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively to build deep relationships with both external customers and within a global team
• Strong communication skills & customer-focus

Desired behaviors 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, technically-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to apply technical knowledge in a customer-facing and commercial environment
• Excellent project management skills
• Data analysis, quantitative, qualitative

You will get:

• Competitive salary - The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $108,000 to $135,000. 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 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations. 
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Solvay Shares Plan 
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

• Location(s): Alpharetta (Georgia, US)
• Willing and able to travel 50-60% of the time and have a flexible working schedule

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.