Customer Technical Development Engineer (F/M/X)

Syensqo SA; Lyon; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Extended parental leave (16+ weeks)

Training platform for all employees

Job summary

Syensqo SA is seeking a Customer Technical Development Engineer to provide technical expertise for the French market, focusing on Auto applications and electrification. You will collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and Sales to develop new applications and support customers across France.

The role requires 5+ years in polymer processing, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication. Travel (>30–50%) is expected; base salary ranges 75,000–90,000 EUR per year with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of technical support or R&D in polymer processing.
• Strong understanding of polymer chemistry & processing technologies.
• CAE/Moldflow knowledge to communicate results to customers.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical expertise on existing and new polymer applications with cross-functional teams.
• Provide proactive technical consultation to customers and leads.
• Maintain relationships with customers at multiple levels.
• Network with industry managers and associations.
• Identify market opportunities and develop new applications.
• Present technologies at technical conferences and train customers.

Skills

French (native)

English

Customer communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with customers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Engineering

Materials Science

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAE/Moldflow

Job description

Job ID

35067

Customer Technical Development Engineer (F/M/X)

Regular

Lyon, France (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lyon,France) Aubervilliers, France

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.

Job Overview

The Customer Technical Development Role is designed to provide professional and timely technical expertise to customers, to initiate and/or support the commercial team to develop new market / new application / new development, and to support the promotion of the company’s products, in order to develop the Syensco Specialty Polymers business in his/her assigned domain and area. This individual will be responsible for application development activities in the French Market, with main focus on Auto market incld. Electrification

Responsibilities

• Develop technical expertise on existing and new applications of Syensqo’s products in collaboration with R&D, Marketing, Sales and other internal functions, as well as with external parties like customers or testing institutes

• Provide proactive technical consultation and subject-matter expertise in order to anticipate problems and identify excellent technical solutions for customers and leads

• Develop and maintain relationships with customers at various levels of their organization

• Network with industry technology managers at final users and within industry associations

• Gather intelligence information on evolving market needs and technology trends

• Identify new market opportunities with existing and new customers

• Develop and present new applications to customers and leads

• Present technologies and products at technical conferences

• Train customers on the use and benefits of the products

• Investigate and resolve customer complaints

• Prepare and present technical presentations, articles, training, product databases and other technical literature/documentation for internal and external use

• Participate in other activities as assigned or requested

Education and Experience

• Min. Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Engineering, Material science, mechanical engineering or a related technical field.

• 5+ years of technical support or research experience in the fields related to Design and injection/ extrusion processing technology of Plastic Polymers .

• Profound understanding of polymer chemistry, material properties, structural part/tooling design, equipment and processing technology for targeted markets.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills-able to diagnose complex issues under pressure.

• CAE/Moldflow knowledge to communicate results to assigned customers

• Excellent communication skills to interact with customers and internal cross-functional teams with strong influencing skills.

• Highly motivative, cooperative and teamworking

• Strong business acumen (customer-oriented mindset)

Skills

• Business communication in French (native) and English: Good communication skills with global customers and colleagues

• Computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• The France base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is 75 000€ to 90 000€ per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives. 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

• Training platform for all employees

Additional Information

Travel requirement (>30~50% of workload, mostly domestic, sometimes abroad)

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.

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