Role purpose:

As an Environmental Sustainability Assessment Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expertise in environmental impact assessments of new and existing AI manufacturing processes and championing activities to minimize their environmental footprint. You will support teams to identify opportunities, at various scales, to reduce environmental impacts and support the introduction of new and improved technologies for this purpose. Additionally, you will maintain expertise in environmental abatement technologies and build networks with internal and external stakeholders to support environmental initiatives.

Accountabilities:

Working with diverse teams to identify environmental impacts of chemical processes and implementing improvement measuresPerforming quantified technical assessments and cost analysis of process routes while developing sustainable implementation strategiesSupporting process development teams with environmental impact minimization guidance and contribute to the development and maintenance of IT infrastructure for sustainability assessmentsProviding environmental consultancy to Syngenta functions (Packaging, Technology & Sourcing, Formulation Development, Research, Regional Sustainability) and maintaining stakeholder relationshipsPlanning and executing laboratory and bench scale programs to assess environmental amelioration technologies, ensuring proper experimental proceduresSupervising pilot plant trials and ensuring technical aspects of environmental process assessment and validationConducting rigorous scale-up assessments of environmental abatement unit operations from laboratory to plant scaleGenerating comprehensive technical documentation including experimental results, cost calculations, pilot campaigns, and patent applicationsSupporting technology transfer activities for both in-house and third-party manufacturing operations, collaborating with T&E departmentsMaintaining HSE compliance while contributing to innovation and continuous improvement within process engineering and New AI process technology department
Company Description

Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people across more than 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diverse portfolio encompasses seeds, crop protection, nutrition products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fiber, and fuel while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while safeguarding the planet's resources.

Syngenta Crop Protection, the largest Syngenta Group unit, market leader in crop protection products, offering innovative solutions to keep crops healthy while minimizing environmental impact, from planting to harvest.

Syngenta Seeds, a leading developer and producer of Field Crops, -Vegetable, - and Flower Seeds, is part of Syngenta Group. We bring farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops. Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Magazine and it has been awarded with the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites.

Qualifications
M.Sc. or PhD in Environmental, Chemical or Process Engineering or similar with more than three years of relevant industrial experience or equivalent work experienceUnderstanding of environmental legislation and regional differences thereofExperience working across different sites, functions, cultures and preferably in a chemical manufacturing environmentFluency in English, other language skills (particularly German, French) are highly valuableKnowledge of Life cycle assessment, preferably in the agrochemical or fine chemical industryStrong strategic and conceptual thinking skillsKnowledge of chemical engineering principles related to environmental abatement technologies and good understanding of sustainability impacts of chemical productionExperience in managing small to medium projectsTrack record in successfully influencing non-technical stakeholdersTrack record in presenting ideas, concepts and proposals to non-technical stakeholders
Additional Information

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

We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environmentThe opportunity to make a difference to process safety, both within Syngenta’s global operations, and in shaping safety legislation and culture worldwideA superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcomeThe opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellenceLearning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training optionsYou will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, flexible working, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits such as Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance

Please send your complete application with CV, diploma and work certificates (if applicable) in ENGLISH language.

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.