Syensqo · 23 hours ago
Principal Engineer
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expSyensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. The Principal Engineer within the Mineral Processing R&I team focuses on defining and executing highly innovative and complex R&I and technology projects to achieve the strategic goals of the Mining Solutions business.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute mineral processing research and development programs for the delivery of new and improved products, technologies, and applications
Design and implement appropriate lab and field tests required to validate and commercialize new and improved products
Provide strategic input regarding the innovation portfolio with a balanced focus on incremental and breakthrough ideas and projects. Propose new ideas and run the required tests for feasibility assessment
Develop fundamental and application knowledgebase for current and new products
Define and perform pilot and industrial-scale trials working collaboratively with project team members and customers
Document and effectively communicate research findings, both internally and externally
Work collaboratively with peers, project team members, other internal departments (R&I synthesis, Analytical, Manufacturing, Commercial & Sales), and customers to achieve innovation targets
Identify opportunities for IP protection, and provide support for patent applications or new product registration
Stay up-to-date with technical literature, industry and flotation technology trends. Participate in strategic professional conferences and present papers
Provide technical expert advice, recommendations and support to key and strategic customers
Mentor, train, and coach R&I colleagues and develop technical application expertise within the global Mining Technical Service and Development (TS&D) team
Actively demonstrate positive safety behaviors in accordance with Syensqo’s best practices
Qualification
Required
Engineering or chemistry related Master of Science or PhD degree, preferably in Mining with Flotation knowledge, Metallurgy, Materials Science or Surface Chemistry
8+ years experience in specialty chemicals applications. Experience in mining chemical applications and commercialization of new technologies is required. Experience in R&D or industry setting is preferred
Hands-on laboratory, pilot, and industrial experience in flotation is required
Capacity to innovate and curiosity towards chemical technologies & products
Good organizational and prioritization skills to manage the workload and ability to work autonomously
Up to 40% of domestic/international travel required
Preferred
Good knowledge in one or more of the following areas is preferred: chemistry, mineralogy, colloid and surface chemistry, electrochemistry
Knowledge of experimental design, statistics and data analysis is preferred
Ability to teach and coach peers in novel methodologies and flotation technologies is desirable
Benefits
16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
Training platform for all employees
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
Company
Syensqo
Syensqo is a developer of chemical solvents for industries like aerospace, automotive, food, and agriculture and for the end user customers. It is a sub-organization of Solvay.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2023 (3)
2022 (7)
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2020 (8)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.54B2025-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.36B
2024-04-26Grant· $178M
2023-12-11IPO
Leadership Team
Ilham Kadri
CEO
Recent News
2026-01-08
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