Principal Engineer

Responsibilities

• Define and execute mineral processing R&D programs to deliver new products, technologies, and applications
• Design and implement laboratory and field tests required to validate and commercialize new products
• Provide strategic input regarding the innovation portfolio, focusing on both incremental and breakthrough projects
• Perform pilot and industrial-scale trials in collaboration with project teams and customers
• Document and communicate research findings to internal and external stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for IP protection and support patent applications or product registrations
• Mentor, train, and coach R&I colleagues and develop technical expertise within the global TS&D team
• Provide technical expert advice and recommendations to key strategic customers

Requirements

• Master of Science or PhD in Engineering or Chemistry (preferably in Mining, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Surface Chemistry)
• 8+ years of experience in specialty chemicals applications
• Proven experience in mining chemical applications and the commercialization of new technologies
• Hands-on laboratory, pilot, and industrial experience in flotation
• Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of mineralogy, colloid and surface chemistry, or electrochemistry
• Experience with experimental design, statistics, and data analysis
• Ability to teach and coach peers in novel methodologies and flotation technologies

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• 16 or more weeks of maternity, paternity, and co-parenting leave
• Access to a dedicated employee training platform
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About the Company

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel, and play. With a global team of more than 13,000 associates, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.