Plant Engineer (m/w/d)

Role Summary

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture, providing high-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's Hiring Team is looking for a Plant Engineer (m/f/d) in Münchwilen, Switzerland. In this role you will support us with the following tasks:

• Supporting the sustainable and safe implementation of daily operational activities in the Formulation Pilot Plant (FPP)
• Responsible for the management of technical systems
• Support in technical and security-related matters
• Responsible for optimizing existing production processes
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives and maintain awareness of new technologies

Safety Officer – Health, Safety and Environment (40%)

Risk Assessment & HSE Compliance – Conducting HAZOP, ATEX and Workplace Risk Assessments (WRA); ensure compliance with work permits (PTW); participate in incident investigations (RCA); Promote a proactive safety culture

Engineering Change Management (MoC) – Initiate, evaluate, coordinate and close all changes to plants and systems through structured change control

Requirements

Factory engineer (60%)

• Equipment Inspection and Preventive Maintenance - Establishing/reviewing PM schedules, ensuring compliance with regulatory inspections, coordinating regulatory inspections, tracking results through to closure, and minimizing unplanned downtime
• Act as primary contact for FPP technical projects (taking into account HSE Codes of Practices)
• Budget planning and cost control - Prepare annual budget estimates for equipment consumption, control expenses, support investment justifications, review supplier invoices and identify cost savings opportunities
• Support operations and maintenance teams - Provide hands-on technical support during technical incidents, perform root cause tree analysis and follow-up; Interface between the pilot plant and supporting maintenance and equipment functions
• Commissioning of new equipment – Participate in FAT/SAT, verify installations against specifications, coordinate commissioning activities and ensure complete documentation prior to approval
• Reporting & KPI Monitoring – Define and track engineering KPIs, analyze outage and downtime trends, report in tier meetings, and maintain accurate SAP PM data
• Spare Parts and Procurement Support – Define and maintain lists of critical spare parts, provide technical specifications, and support qualification for suppliers
• Degree in mechanical engineering or a related field or equivalent professional qualification and/or relevant experience
• Fluent German language skills to be able to work effectively in a German-speaking environment. Preferably fluent English or at least B2 level. Communication between multiple functions to coordinate to solve the problem.
• Swiss industrial safety regulations (ATEX directives, pressure equipment directive, machinery directive, MSRT, PPE compliance, OEL, exposure measurements)
• Management of Change (MoC) processes
• Permit to Work (PtW) and HAZOP methodology
• P&ID understanding and interpretation of technical/technical drawings
• Failure analysis of devices and methods for investigating the cause
• Preventive and condition-based maintenance principles
• Energy management across power plants (compressed air, N₂, steam, cooling water, electricity)
• Budget and cost center management (CapEx/OpEx)

Benefits

We offer a position that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.

• Flexible working arrangements and an environment with an open culture and a diverse workforce
• With your work you can make an important contribution to people's food security -> #bringingplantpotentialtolife
• We offer an open and pleasant working atmosphere
• We respect each other and work together as equals
• Exclusive discounts and benefits for employees

Do you feel addressed? We look forward to receiving your complete online application including CV, cover letter, diplomas and certificates.

Syngenta is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

About the Company

About Syngenta

Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people in over 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailored solutions for farmers, society and our planet. Our diverse portfolio includes seeds, crop protection, nutritional products, agronomic solutions and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fiber and fuel while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while protecting the planet's resources.

Syngenta Crop Protection, the largest business unit of the Syngenta Group, is a leader in sustainable agriculture solutions, offering innovative products to keep crops healthy from sowing to harvest while minimizing environmental impact.

Syngenta has been classified as a top employer by Science Magazine and all Swiss locations have been awarded the “Friendly Work Space” label: Read more about it here: https://friendlyworkspace.ch/de/das-label/das-sind-die-label-friendly-work-space-betriebe