Principal Engineer

Job title: Principal Engineer

About the Role The Principal Engineer leads mineral processing R&I programs and technology projects to deliver new and improved products and applications. You will collaborate with R&I Scientists, Engineers, Chemists, and TS&D teams to validate concepts through lab and field testing and drive commercialization.

What You'll Do

• Define and execute mineral processing research and development programs for new and improved products, technologies, and applications.
• Design and implement lab and field tests to validate and commercialize products; lead pilot and industrial-scale trials with project teams and customers.
• Communicate research findings clearly, both internally and externally; document results.
• Identify opportunities for IP protection and support patent applications or product registrations.
• Stay current with technical literature, industry trends, and flotation technology developments; participate in conferences and present papers.
• Mentor, train, and coach R&I colleagues and develop technical expertise within the global TS&D team.
• Collaborate with internal departments (R&I Synthesis, Analytical, Manufacturing, Commercial & Sales) and customers to achieve innovation targets.
• Ensure positive safety behaviors and compliance with best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Master’s or PhD in Mining (preferably with Flotation knowledge), Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Surface Chemistry.
• 8+ years of experience in specialty chemicals applications; mining chemical applications and commercialization experience required.
• Hands-on laboratory, pilot, and industrial flotation experience.
• Knowledge of chemistry, mineralogy, colloid and surface chemistry, and electrochemistry.
• Experience with experimental design, statistics, and data analysis.
• Ability to teach and coach peers; strong communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work autonomously with good organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% (domestic/international).

Nice to Have

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and projects.
• Familiarity with IP strategy, patent applications, and product registrations.
• Knowledge of current flotation technology trends and market developments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: US$108,000.00 – US$165,000.00 annually. Total compensation includes bonuses and/or incentives.
• Benefits: competitive salary and benefits package; training platform; wellbeing sessions (physical and psychological); maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave (16+ weeks) per local regulations.
• Company background: Syensqo is a science-led company focused on sustainable chemical technologies for mining and other industries.