Formulation Engineer

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all –while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Product Technology and Engineering team is seeking a Formulation Engineer in Greensboro, NC.

This role will support the development and scale-up of formulated products from lab to commercial manufacturing. Working with our experienced team, you'll assist in process optimization, quality control, and efficiency improvements across our manufacturing operations. This role offers hands-on experience in both existing and new technologies, while learning to evaluate equipment andcontribute to process improvements. You'll gain valuable exposure to formulation development, manufacturing processes, and quality standards as you help implement technical solutions under the guidance of senior team members.

Accountabilities:

• Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols, compliance requirements, and standard operating procedures while promoting a culture of safety accountability.
• Execute formulation scale-up from laboratory to full-scale manufacturing, ensuring process safety and environmental considerations are addressed.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and provide technical solutions while supporting inter-site technology transfers.
• Design and document pilot plant and full-scale manufacturing trials, including preparation of technical reports and operating procedures.
• Apply formulation engineering expertise to improve capacity, quality, and cost efficiency at manufacturing sites.
• Conduct experimental work using Design of Experiments (DoE) methodology for process optimization and scale-up activities.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining effective prioritization and meeting deadlines.

Please note: this position is 100% onsite in Greensboro, NC with about 25% travel domestically and internationally.

• B.S. in Engineering with 2+ years of experience in formulation processing or manufacturing.
• Experience with process risk assessment and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Foundation of project management and prioritization skills.
• Understanding of formulation scale-up processes and lifecycle management.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to HSE standards.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Strong technical communication skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement innovative processing solutions.

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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.

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