2016 TFPP Engineering Intern

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading companies with 28,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to one purpose: bringing plant potential to life. We contribute to addressing some of the planet’s most critical issues such as the rising demand for food from a growing population.

As an intern at Syngenta, you have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get: * Competitive wages * Ongoing career development resources * The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects * Meaningful projects that solve problems

* Provides process engineering capability for manufacturing support projects at FPP sites and within toll operations, with appropriate guidance * Contributes to the robust scale-up of manufacturing processes from laboratory and bench scale through to full-scale manufacture in FPP * Assists in the design and technical supervision of pilot plant trials and testing. * Contributes process engineering support to projects which increase manufacturing capacity, improve quality and reduce manufacturing costs at FPP sites * Contributes to the scale-up of FPP processes from lab to full manufacturing scale, working closely with colleagues in PPT, Formulation Development, and Finished Product Processing * Carries out lab and pilot plant trials and generates experimental results to support process design and equipment definition and specification * As a member of a project team delivers improvements in capacity, efficiency and quality at FPP sites through application of sound engineering knowledge

* Working towards a University degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline; Rising Junior or Higher. * Committed to Safety and Goal Zero: actions visibly demonstrate that safety of self and others always takes first priority at work * Has the ability to apply fundamental engineering knowledge across both Crop Protection and Seeds domains when required and displays a strong aptitude for learning * Is able to document key learning from pilot or manufacturing trials in a structured and concise manner * Contributes to building the capability and identity of TFPP * Prior relevant work experience in an internship is a plus. * Has demonstrated understanding of the principles of scale-up of FPP processes from laboratory to full manufacturing scale * Fluent in English: other language skills are highly valuable * Demonstrates highly-effective team working skills * Maintains a forward-looking, results-orientated focus at all times * Well-organized: prioritizes and plans own work program to make optimum use of resource * Is able to present experimental results and communicate ideas and proposals in a clear, structured and concise manner * Actively seeks opportunities to learn and grow in the role * Takes initiative, Demonstrates leadership capabilities, and can work independently with limited guidance at times * Prioritizes actions and ensures appropriate support and resources * Skillfully plans, organizes, and monitors performance to meet deadlines * Learns from failures