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’re looking for a Maintenance & Reliability Excellence Engineer to support our manufacturing sites in Germany, the UK, and China. You’ll play a key role in driving best practices in maintenance and reliability, improving asset performance, and supporting local teams with tools, training, and technical expertise.
This is a hands-on, cross-functional role with a strong focus on continuous improvement, digital tools, and proactive maintenance strategies.
This position can be based either at our site in Östringen, Germany, or at one of our UK locations

Key Responsibilities

Standardise and improve maintenance routines (Work Order Management, planning, scheduling)
Implement and support predictive and preventive maintenance strategies
Conduct FMEA, criticality assessments, and optimise PMs
Identify and address equipment “bad actors” using OEE and SAP data
Coach site teams on reliability tools and processes
Support storeroom optimisation and MRO inventory management
Contribute to long-term Capex planning and asset lifecycle strategies

About You

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or similar
Strong knowledge of SAP ECC/ERP and reliability tools (FMEA, PMs, critical spares)
Experience with predictive maintenance technologies
CMRP, CRL or similar certification is a plus
Fluent in English and German
Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 25%)

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Minimum 16 weeks of parental leave (in line with local regulations)
Training platform for all employees
Free well-being sessions (mental and physical)

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.

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