R&D Engineer I

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

Drive and contribute to programs, providing solutions valued by customers and driving profitable growth.  Work may include research, applications development, materials enhancements, process improvement and/or cost-out initiatives. 

Operates primarily within existing and adjacent technologies with occasional connection to new to market or new to Amcor technologies.  Understands and applies core principles and processes with semi-limited, yet regularly cadenced guidance.  Impact spans short- and mid-term goals.  Regularly sought after for technical/product support in a core market, technology and/or process area – may include key customers.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Lead technical development and market support of any identified engineered films (battery, solar, etc.) opportunities.
• Become the technical subject matter expert in applicable fields through: Deep dive analysis of competitive intellectual property, understanding of regulatory and quality requirements for products, and collaboration with global Amcor R&D.
• Prove Amcor technical capability by producing films and evaluating internally and with development partners.
• Demonstrate basic technical skills and aptitude for problem solving Become familiar with different problem solving tools in leveraging internal and organizational curiosity to apply new ideas
• Development of detailed project timelines, risk analysis, and CTQs for all potential opportunities
• Contribute to the definition of critical to quality specifications; author development technical specifications, waivers, etc.
• Attend trade shows and conferences as Amcor technical representative, forming relationships with industry contacts.
• Collaborate to understand customer needs and rapidly drive the design, development and implementation of products and/or processes aligned to customer/market needs and business strategy
• Collaborate with areas such as Engineering, Operations and Quality to resolve technical challenges, supporting sustained solution ownership 

WHAT WE VALUE

• Alignment to and progressing embodiment of Amcor’s Leadership Framework: Drives Vision and Purpose, Strategic Mindset, Sets Priorities and Drives Results, Customer Focus, Cultivates Innovation, Attracts and Develops Talent, Engages People and Teams
• R&D Capability Anchors Levelling:
  • Business Acumen: Basic
  • Customer Impact: Proficient
  • Technical Expertise: Proficient
  • Risk Management: Basic
  • Value Creation: Basic
  • Innovation: Proficient

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU (Qualifications / Experience)

• Undergraduate degree required (Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science preferred)  
• 5-8+ years technical experience, preferably in a manufacturing R&D or Process role across multiple technical processes
• Demonstrated ability to leverage design choices positively impacting market position
• Experience leading product and process development projects with demonstrated sustained results
• Demonstration of synthesizing information across a range of inputs and applying to business results
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple technologies/processes leveraged to deliver value to the organization and business relationship
• Demonstrated ability applying tools within Project Management, Design of Experiment, Design for Lean Six Sigma and Statistical Analysis

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)