Amcor · 4 weeks ago
R&D Engineer, Global Materials - Value Engineering
AF Neenah Innovation Center WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expAmcor is a global leader in packaging solutions, committed to innovation and sustainability. The R&D Engineer in Global Materials will be responsible for collaborating with raw materials vendors, leading testing of new materials, and optimizing performance and cost in partnership with various internal teams.
ChemicalInformation TechnologyManufacturingMedicalPackaging ServicesSupply Chain ManagementSustainability
Responsibilities
Partner internally with procurement, manufacturing and product development to set raw materials strategy
Foster relationships with key raw material vendors and lead joint development programs with vendors
Understand vendor capabilities for testing and development
Accelerate development programs by leveraging vendor resources
Evaluate new raw materials:
Collaborate with suppliers to understand new raw material technologies
Lead laboratory and pilot-scale assessment of new raw materials
Generate technical reports on resins evaluated, including commercial qualification plans
Work with others in R&D and manufacturing to support commercial scale-up of new raw materials
Support product development by identifying opportunities for cost reduction and/or structure simplification
Use pilot-scale testing to prove feasibility of ideas and move ideas into active programs
Act as the subject-matter expert in raw materials, teaching others in the organization and building up a raw material database and share globally to improve information flow between regions
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of polymer families such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide, and polyester
Understanding of polymer extrusion and structure-process-property relationships in polymers
Bachelor Degree in Material Science, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering
Graduate work or 1-5 years experience in polymer/film design, testing and/or processing
Travel requirements < 10%
Benefits
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)
Company
Amcor
Amcor is a packaging and container manufacturing company for food and beverage, personal care, and medical industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.2B2025-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $2.2B
1969-08-28IPO
Leadership Team
Peter Konieczny
Chief Executive Officer
Ron S Delia
Chief Executive Officer
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