Technician I

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.

In your role, you will start in the Layup team, creating composite and adhesive panels, and then possibly progress on to the mechanical testlab. You will be hand laying prepreg and adhesive materials and operating ply cutting machines and autoclaves, so experience in this area will be advantageous.You may also be required to support the testing group, generating data in accordance with ASTM and other materials testing standards. In the test lab, you would be performing mechanical testing on specimens  using Zwick or MTS test frames.  

If you are a team player, meticulous in your activities and safety minded, then this world-class lab is the place for you! 

Technician I, (Layup/Test LabTechnician) Materials and Testing Laboratory

Syensqo Anaheim, CA On-site

Important EEO information related to opening in the US

Permanent contract

About Syensqo

Syensqo is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable-shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Syensqo brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to a safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

This is not a remote position and requires physical presence at our Anaheim Site.

Working in Syensqo's Material & Testing Laboratory:

You will join a team of 30 other technicians in the Materials and Testing Laboratory in Anaheim, and will be a part of the Materials Global Business Unit. The team is dynamic and works in close partnership with engineers and scientists, who contribute to growth, qualifications and research and development activities all related to the aerospace and/or automobile industry.

In your role, you will start in the Layup team, creating composite and adhesive panels, and then possibly progress on to the mechanical testlab. You will be hand laying prepreg and adhesive materials and operating ply cutting machines and autoclaves, so experience in this area will be advantageous.You may also be required to support the testing group, generating data in accordance with ASTM and other materials testing standards. In the test lab, you would be performing mechanical testing on specimens  using Zwick or MTS test frames.  

If you are a team player, meticulous in your activities and safety minded, then this world-class lab is the place for you! 

Job Overview and Responsibilities include: 

• Maintain and improve Syensqo’s product evaluation efficiency and accuracy by providing testing and evaluation support to internal and external customers.

• Accurately cut and measure raw materials (prepregs, adhesives, substrates) and perform hand layup of composite materials, including carbon, aramid, and glass fiber composites, honeycomb sandwich composites, and adhesives.

• Conduct metal and substrate surface preparation (chemical etching, anodizing, priming) as required for test panel fabrication.

• Execute mechanical testing of materials using Zwick or MTS test frames, ensuring timely completion in line with key performance indicators (test time and OTIF-On Time In Full).

• Assure all data and inspection plans are accurate and properly recorded into our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

• Maintain accurate records and manage project documentation to an externally auditable standard.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, engineers, scientists, and lab supervisors to support all functions and ensure customer-specific needs are met.

• Participate in LEAN improvements and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) reduction activities.

• Perform ‘clean as you go’ housekeeping practices to maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Safety responsibilities include: 

• Be an active contributor to Syensqo's Safety Goals and Culture (take action on any unsafe act, condition, or behavior, participate in safety teams and events)

• Demonstrate a commitment to good safety practices. Pay specific attention to the safety requirements for the operation of the Materials & Testing Laboratory, and in accordance with Syensqo and Government regulations.

Education and experience (Technician I): 

• At least a high school diploma or preferably an associate’s degree in a STEM related discipline, or 3-5 years in a machining/manufacturing environment.

• Must possess the ability to read English and comprehend technical writing as can be found in customer specifications and other relevant documentation. 

• Must have good math skills and be proficient at operating computers including the use of Google ® or Microsoft ® applications.

• Basic understanding of composite products, the composite industry including resin families, fibers, test methods, and statistics.

Preferred Skills: 

• Strong knowledge of composite materials, including a range of matrix and reinforcement technologies.

• Hands-on experience with composite panel fabrication, vacuum bagging, autoclave curing, and machining.

• Experience operating universal test machines (MTS, Instron, Zwick, etc.) and using data acquisition software (Test Suite, Blue Hill, Test Xpert, etc.).

• Good understanding of database management, laboratory processes, and testing procedures.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an industrial or laboratory setting.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

• Excellent listening, communication, and presentation skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, team members, and stakeholders.

• Proven ability to establish effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to resolve team conflicts.

• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, drive, and action-oriented mindset to achieve and improve results.

You will get:

• Competitive salary: Technician I: $50-55K

• Health insurance

• Paid Time Off: Technician I: 80 hours/year

• Competitive 401K

• Life insurance

• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave

• Free language courses (24 languages available)

Syensqo’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Syensqo seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.

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.

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