R&D Engineer

Job Description

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

In applying acquired capabilities, able to carry out a range of responsibilities across assigned areas. Able to operate across existing and supporting new applications as appropriate. Technical/product support across multiple products and/or processes. Is sought for technical / product support by others.

• Support representing the company’s technical voice to the customer in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• 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
• Exchange standard/basic technical information to customer and stakeholder requests toward solving a customer/technical need
• Support projects within the innovation pipeline
• Collaborate with areas such as Engineering, Operations and Quality to resolve technical challenges, supporting sustained solution ownership
• Contribute to the definition of critical to quality specifications; author development technical specifications, waivers, etc.
• Support Stage Gate programs while learning core risk management principles and processes
• With guidance from other R&D personnel, plan, execute and analyze production trials with Design of Experiment, Lean, and statistical analysis, following organizational processes for aligning materials and execution.
• Learn and apply foundational understandings of material/polymer properties and equipment capability in order to deliver best solutions
• 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
• Gain knowledge of the intellectual property system and information management, in order to protect Amcor intellectual property
• Ensure documenting and reporting of work

• 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
• Generally basic and developing skill in R&D capability anchors:
  Business Acumen, Customer Impact, Technical Expertise, Risk Management, Value Creation and Innovation

• Undergraduate degree required (Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science preferred)
• 2‑3+ years technical experience, preferably in a manufacturing R&D or Process role across multiple technical processes
• Demonstrated ability in applying scientific methodology (Design of Experiment and Statistical Analysis) and project management tools
• A curious nature with adaptable learning, communications and interpersonal savvy

• 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

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.

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• 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 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)