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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.

As an intern in Formulation Engineering at Syngenta, you will support technology and innovation projects aimed at improving manufacturing processes and exploring new technologies for formulation production sites. You will work under the supervision of experienced professionals, contributing to research and developing clear, concise reports. Your role will also involve promoting the adoption of new technologies and innovative practices within the formulation engineering group and identifying opportunities to enhance safety, sustainability, and efficiency in processes.
Additionally, as a student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical or process engineering, you will be able to write your thesis with us.

Accountabilities

• Contribute to diverse projects in Formulation Engineering Technology and Innovation.
• Support research efforts for various technology and innovation projects under supervision.
• Create clear and concise reports documenting research and project findings.
• Promote the implementation of new technologies and working methods in the formulation group.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, driving impactful changes.

• You are enrolled as a student pursuing a Bachelors’s or Masters’s degree in chemical engineering or process engineering, with a focus on writing a thesis based on the Syngenta internship experience.
• Previous industrial experience, such as a prior internship is a plus
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Preferred qualification: Familiarity with Formulation Unit operations like milling, mixing, and powder handling. 
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of German, French, or other languages is a plus.

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including: 

• We offer a position that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment  
• A superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome 
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and a wide range of training options 

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.