Syngenta Group
Chemical Manufacturing
Trainee–FixedCost&CapitalEstimation(H/F/X)
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“Trainee – Fixed Cost & Capital Estimation (H/F/X) at Syngenta Group. Skills: Fixed cost estimation, Capital estimation, Chemical process analysis. Accelerate learning of fixed cost estimation. Integrate cost analysis into engineering project execution”
What You'll Achieve.
Support technical-to-business decision-making
Industry & Context.
Formulate hypotheses; Draw conclusions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's level in chemical engineering, Master's level in process engineering, Master's level in industrial engineering, French (C1), English (B2), Understanding of manufacturing and chemical processes, Data analysis basics, Project management basics
Nice to Have
Knowledge of cost estimation methodologies, Prior internship in industrial environment, Prior academic project in industrial environment
What You'll Do.
Accelerate learning of fixed cost estimation
Integrate cost analysis into engineering project execution
Gain experience in chemical manufacturing
Gain experience in data analysis
Gain experience in project management
Provide refined breakdown of fixed cost components
Compare current practice to industry estimation practices
Analyze fixed cost integration in Technology Selection
Identify and consolidate data sources
Support organization of cost data
Assist in validating rules of thumb
Perform comparative analysis of methodologies
Support proof-of-concept for cost estimation tool
Map integration of fixed cost estimation
Develop process comparisons
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Project team; Cross-functional use
Process & Methodology
Project management basics, Stakeholder mapping, Tasks definition, Tasks tracking, Reporting
Full Job Description
At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest. Accountabilities As part of a project team, the role will be to accelerate the learning of fixed cost estimation for chemical manufacturing routes. This cost analysis will be integrated into the engineering project execution system from the earliest stages. The intern will gain diverse experience in chemical manufacturing, data analysis and project management. Knowledge Framework & Literature Review * Provide a refined high-resolution breakdown of fixed cost components according to Manufacturing, Engineering standards * Compare current practice to industry wide estimation practices * Analyze how fixed cost can be integrated in the Technology Selection during Conceptual design and process review, the intersection between Process & Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing Data Sourcing & Structuring * Identify and consolidate relevant internal and external data sources for capital and fixed cost estimation * Support the organization of cost data into a reusable accessible format (Excel) for cross-functional use * Assist in validating existing rules of thumb (e.g. batch volume thresholds, brownfield vs greenfield) against real project data Proof of Concept (POC) & Tool Selection * Perform a comparative analysis: Internal Methodology vs. Commercial Software to determine the best fit for all capital project stages. * Support proof-of-concept work for a cost estimation tool, making use of Syngenta's internal data and digital infrastructure Business Proc
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