Maintenance Engineer

Syensqo SA; Willow Island (WV); On-site; USD 88,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

16+ weeks maternity/paternity leave

Training platform for all employees

Free well-being sessions

Job summary

Syensqo is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance and reliability of site production equipment. You will evaluate procedures, propose improvements, test new techniques, and provide specialized maintenance expertise.

You will oversee maintenance activities, advise on preventative measures, design modifications for safety and efficiency, and analyze malfunctions. You will maintain records and support production teams with data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Engineering Technology degree required.
• Mechanical emphasis preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering with maintenance interaction helpful.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, operate, maintain and assist repair of equipment as needed.
• Advise in preventative maintenance to keep equipment in good condition.
• Design and implement equipment modifications to improve efficiency and safety.
• Analyze equipment malfunctions and diagnose problems.
• Respond to maintenance requests throughout the facility.
• Support production teams with maintenance activities.
• Create reports and maintain records of maintenance activities.
• Support MRO inventory control and track spare parts.
• Analyze ERP data to drive improvements and reduce costs.
• Develop maintenance strategies for preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment failures and implement improvements.
• Maintain documentation including schedules, logs and performance metrics.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Program management

Education

Engineering degree

Mechanical focus

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Requisition ID35066-Posted09/18/2026-USA - Willow Island, WV-Industrial-Full time-Fixed shift-Regular

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.

We are looking for:

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for supporting the maintenance and reliability of machines and equipment used in the site production and distribution process. Evaluates current work procedures and methods and propose, describe, test and implement improvements, new techniques and methods, and to provide specialized maintenance tasks and expertise.

We count on you for:

Oversee, operate, maintain and assist repair of equipment as needed.

Advise in preventative maintenance duties to keep equipment in good condition.

Design and implement equipment modifications to improve efficiency and safety.

Analyze equipment malfunctions and diagnose problems.

Respond to requests for maintenance support throughout the facility.

Provide support for production teams.

Create reports and maintain records of equipment maintenance activities.

Support/manage MRO inventory control. Order and track spare parts and equipment.

Analyze/use ERP data to drive improvements and minimize costs.

Develop and implement maintenance strategies for preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance.

Troubleshoot and repair equipment failures. Identify and implement improvements.

Maintain documentation and records including maintenance schedules, repair logs and equipment performance metrics.

You can count on us for:

We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company

A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company

Opportunities for growth and learning

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

You will bring:

Degree with a study emphasis in Engineering or Engineering Technology (mechanical preferred) with high level of mechanical aptitude.

Field experience in manufacturing engineering with maintenance/storeroom interaction desired.

Servant-style leadership to internal customers and corporate stakeholders.

Ability to influence without direct authority.

Effective communication at all levels of the organization.

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills including critical thinking skills with decision-making confidence.

Strong background in process improvement, problem-solving skills, keen attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ambiguous situations, and strong program management skills.

High comfort with handling multiple ongoing priorities.

Building and maintaining digital solutions incorporating automation and optimizing efficiency.

Ability to understand, build, and interpret organizational and departmental KPI’s and create action plans to complete the same.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite/Google Apps G Suite.

In-depth SAP transactional and foundational knowledge is highly desired.

Other similar ERP experience and understanding may be considered.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: $88,480 to $110,600. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, such as skills, experience, qualifications, etc. and can ultimately be more or less than the posted 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
• 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.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.