Technical Service

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.

Technician I, (Layup/Test Lab Technician) Materials and Testing Laboratory

Syensqo Anaheim, CA On-site

Important EEO information related to opening in the US

Permanent contract

About Syensqo

Syensqo is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable-shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Syensqo brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to a safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

This is not a remote position and requires physical presence at our Anaheim Site.

Working in Syensqo's Material & Testing Laboratory:

You will join a team of 30 other technicians in the Materials and Testing Laboratory in Anaheim, and will be a part of the Materials Global Business Unit. The team is dynamic and works in close partnership with engineers and scientists, who contribute to growth, qualifications and research and development activities all related to the aerospace and/or automobile industry.

In your role, you will be part of the Lay Up Team, creating composite and adhesive panels for material properties testing. You will be hand laying prepreg and adhesive materials and operating ply cutting machines and autoclaves, so experience in this area will be advantageous.You may also be required to support the testing group, generating data in accordance with ASTM and other standards. If you are a team player, meticulous in your activities and safety minded, then this world-class lab is the place for you! 

Job Overview and Responsibilities include: 

• Maintain and improve Syensqo’s product evaluation efficiency and accuracy. Provide testing & evaluation support to internal and external customers.

• Accurately cut and measure raw materials (prepregs, adhesives, substrates).

• Hand layup of composite materials including carbon, aramid, and glass fiber composites, honeycomb sandwich composites, and adhesives..

• Metal and substrate surface preparation (chemical etching, anodizing, priming).

• Maintain and improve Syensqo’s product evaluation efficiency and accuracy. Provide testing & evaluation support to internal and external customers.

• Assure all data and inspection plans are accurate in LIMS.

• Work collaboratively at all times to support all functions, customers, and suppliers.

• Maintain accurate records of all work carried out. Manage projects and project documentation to an externally auditable level.

• The execution of work through the testing process to ensure its timely completion in line with Key X’s (test time and OTIF).

• Perform ‘clean as you go’ housekeeping practices.

• Participate in LEAN improvements and FOD Reduction activities.

• Communicate responsibly with engineers, scientists, and lab supervisors to make sure customer-specific needs are met.

Safety responsibilities include: 

• Be an active contributor to Syensqo's Safety Goals and Culture (take action on any unsafe act, condition, or behavior, participate in safety teams and events)

• Demonstrate a commitment to good safety practices. Pay specific attention to the safety requirements for the operation of the Materials & Testing Laboratory, and in accordance with Syensqo and Government regulations.

Education and experience (Technician I): 

• At least a high school diploma or preferably an associate’s degree in a STEM related discipline, or 3-5 years in a machining/manufacturing environment.

• Must possess the ability to read English and comprehend technical writing as can be found in customer specifications and other relevant documentation. 

• Must have good math skills and be proficient at operating computers including the use of Google ® or Microsoft ® applications.

• Basic understanding of composite products, the composite industry including resin families, fibers, test methods, and statistics.

Preferred Skills: 

• Strong knowledge of composite materials covering a range of matrix & reinforcement technologies.

• Experience with composite panel fabrication, vacuum bagging, and autoclave curing. 

• Three (3) or more years of experience working in an industrial setting.

• Good listening, communication and presentation skills.

• Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Must have a strong sense of urgency and drive (action-oriented) to succeed and improve upon the status quo.

• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects, team members, stakeholders, and commitments.

• Ability to establish good working relationships with Syensqo personnel at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to effectively resolve team conflicts and manage problem-solving activities.

• Good understanding of database management, testing, and lab processes.

• Highly skilled in the use of G-suite products (Gmail, Sheets, Slides, etc.)

You will get:

• Competitive salary: Technician I: $50-55K

• Health insurance

• Paid Time Off: Technician I: 80 hours/year

• Competitive 401K

• Life insurance

• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave

• Free language courses (24 languages available)

Syensqo’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Syensqo seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.

QUESTIONS

1. Have you created composite panels using hand layup methods?  SELECT Yes or No

2. Have you prepared metal surfaces for bonding? SELECT Yes or No

3. Have you used autoclaves? SELECT Yes or No

4. Have you done ultrasonic inspection? SELECT Yes or No

5. Have you used Environmental Conditioning Chambers and ovens? SELECT Yes or No

6. Have you worked on any projects related to composite panel fabrication, vacuum bagging in your current job? SELECT Yes or N

7. Have you done any type of physical testing (flow,gel,resin,etc.)?    SELECT Yes or No

8. Have you used hand tools like calipers, micrometers and torque wrenches? SELECT Yes or No

9. Have you performed mechanical testing like Tensile, Compression, Flex, SBS etc? SELECT Yes or No

10. Have you used Electromechanical Testing Frames? SELECT Yes or No

11. Have you used Servo Hydraulics Testing Frames? SELECT Yes or No

12. Have you used strain gages and/or Extensometers usage experience? SELECT Yes or No

13. Do you have an understanding of basic testing standards like ASTM D3039, D0695, D2344, D0790 and D6484? SELECT Yes or No

14. Do you have programming experience using Testing software like Testworks 4, Testsuites or other testing software? SELECT Yes or No

15. Have you used Environmental Conditioning Chambers and ovens? SELECT Yes or No

16. Have you worked on any special projects related to mechanical testing in your current job? SELECT Yes or No

17. Do you have Google Suite experience? SELECT Yes or No

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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