2024 Foundations for the Future Engineer - Industrial

Foundations for the Future Rotational Development Program - Industrial

Are you looking to build a solid foundation for a successful career, as well as contribute your creativity, talents and passion to an exciting, fast-paced organization?  Syensqo’s Foundations for the Future Industrial development program, now in its 26th year, offers ambitious new engineers the opportunity to take on exciting and challenging assignments at any of our industrial sites throughout the United States. 

Foundations for the Future is specifically designed for entry-level graduates in Chemical or Mechanical engineering.  You will be extensively involved from day one in hands-on field work and advanced analytical problem-solving in chemical manufacturing environments around the country.  

This program’s rotations are designed to last between 18-24 months and relocate 2-3 times within our United States industrial sites.  You’ll become a valuable member of the Syensqo family and within five years, you will be prepared to take on key responsibilities in our future manufacturing and business roles.

We are seeking individuals who demonstrate high potential through their academic accomplishments, extracurricular involvement and solid internship experience.  We value dynamic team players who are flexible, innovative and eager to tackle new challenges.

As a Foundations for the Future (FFF) Engineer, you can gain experience in some of the following roles: 

• Process Engineer 

You will successfully implement and lead production performance improvement projects, provide support to the engineering department in the various fields (safety/environment, quality, capacity, competitiveness), and may manage a team of technicians.

• Production Engineer

You will learn to analyze and improve current processes, to manage the industrial and manufacturing excellence projects, and to ensure process safety and product quality within the unit 

• Maintenance Engineer

You will evaluate current work procedures/methods and propose, describe, test and implement improvements, new techniques and methods, and provide specialized maintenance tasks and expertise.   Will also be responsible for reliability & cost improvement projects and advising on failure analyses.

• Project Engineer

You will interact and work with investment projects, taking up the coordination between the different stakeholders (internal and external), the control of the production of engineering deliverables (internal or subcontracted).  You will also have the opportunity to interface with purchasing and construction, and will perform specific missions in relation to project execution.

• Research Engineer

You may have an opportunity to deploy the research & innovation strategy for one’s own perimeter, and potentially manage and deliver a portfolio of R&I projects

As an FFF engineer, you will be introduced to different organizational leaders, who will guide you along your journey within Syensqo.  Networking events will enable you to develop strong working relationships with manufacturing leaders, plant management, direct supervisors, coaches/mentors and alumni of the FFF program.

If this sounds like an opportunity you are looking for, we can’t wait to hear from you!  Please apply online via our Careers website, and get ready to build a solid foundation for YOUR future.

  A successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering obtained in Winter 2024 or Spring 2025.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrated a commitment to participating in a rotational program that will require relocation as you move through assignments. A particular rotation can last anywhere from 18-24 months.
• Successful completion of an internship or co-op assignment in a related field. This may include, but is not limited to – Specialty Chemical, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, or Food & Beverage industries.
• Desire to build relationships with multiple business units and functions within the organization.
   

 Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly-motivated team player with a “can-do” attitude, who takes initiative
• Fast and agile learner
• Ability to solve complex engineering problems
• Strong analytical skills
• Familiarity with SAP or PI Processbook is a plus
• MS Office and Google suite knowledge

Additional information

• Location will be determined by the hiring manager based on particular business needs.
• Business travel may be required from time to time.
• Syensqo is not offering sponsorship for employment visa or any other work eligibility status as part of the FFF program. However, as a global company, Syensqo offers many job opportunities that can be found through our career section on https://www.syensqo.com/en/career/job-opportunities.

Location(s): United States

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