Junior Technician

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.

Syensqo is a global leader in the supply and development of advanced materials for high demanding applications in the Automotive, Aerospace and Defense industries.

The Customer Engineering group is seeking a highly motivated Junior Technician to join its Heanor Applications Centre team. Working within Syensqo’s commercial group, the position offers the opportunity to help evaluate new materials technology collaboratively with the product form development teams and develop new process technology for the Defense, Aerospace and automotive industry.

We count on you for:

• Comply with Syensqo HSE standards, procedures and 5S guidelines
• Contribute to the continued development of HSE standard and procedures
• Execute the manufacture of composite test panels and complex geometries under supervision and or guidance
• Perform trials and experiments focused at assessing a materials process ability
• Characterize composite materials under supervision and or guidance
• Collect and document information and process data to perform basic data analysis
• Provide a summary of executed tasks and experiments in a basic written format
• Work as part of a global department and in cross-functional teams
• Undertake the necessary training in order to become a competent user of equipment and hardware within the facility

The successful candidate must have the following attributes and skills:

• Interest in the processing and manufacture of composite materials or similar field
• Demonstrate their ability to overcome obstacles and to work with limited supervision
• Express an interest in their daily tasks and a desire to continually develop and learn
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to form new relationships
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Good time management and flexible approach working hours as required
• Carry out task upon own initiative, whilst contributing to the wider team
• Diligence and attention to detail
• Basic IT and good written communication skills. Working towards greater level of software competency relating to equipment and hardware

The successful candidate should have:

• Practical experience with composite materials. In particular a basic understanding of laminate lay-up and manufacturing methods with the use of dry or pre-impregnated materials
• A basic understanding of material characteristics and properties of materials
• Familiarity with typical composite testing and evaluation equipment
• Familiarity with automation equipment and its deployment

You can count on us for:

• Being part of a dynamic team at the core of our company.
• A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds.

You will bring:

• ‘O’ levels / GCSE at ‘C’ or higher in Sciences, Maths and English Language
• Relevant A-Levels, BTEC, National Diploma or HND.
• Optional Education: BSc Degree

You will get:

• Competitive salary
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

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.