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R&D Operations Engineer Graduate

Location: 

Gent, BE Zlotow, PL Porto, PT Wroclaw, PL Lugo, IT Froges, FR Naples, IT Madrid, ES Alzira, ES Lodz, PL Logrono, ES Lezo, ES Krakow, PL Gdansk, PL Novy Bydzov, CZ Florence, IT Piatra Neamt, RO Seville, ES Arenzano, IT Dublin, IE Rome, IT Braga, PT Poznan, PL Turin, IT Prague, CZ Milan, IT Soliera, IT Prostejov, CZ Burgos, ES, CP 09001 Bologna, IT Sligo, IE Venturina, IT Lisbon, PT Barcelona, ES

Department:  R&D/Innovation Management
Full-time or Part-time:  Full-Time
Job Type:  Employee
Shift:  On site

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook  I YouTube                

Think BIG. Start small. Move fast. Go Far.

 

Amcor Europe

R&D Operations Engineer Graduate Program

 

Each year we are looking for a group of Graduates interested joining our Graduate Program in various functions: R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, HR, Finance, PMO and more.

 

The next program will start in October 2026 and will contain 3 international rotations across Amcor plants & offices in Europe. The contract location will depend on the successful candidate.

 

 

Take on a Challenge!

 

As an AFEMEA Graduate you will gain insight into the assigned function by being involved in various central European projects, together with your Manager and Supervisors. You will have a chance to prove your skills on different levels, getting involved with various projects and collaborating with numerous stakeholders with different background, experience, and seniority. Our Graduate Program is designed for creative and motivated thinkers who love learning and taking on new challenges and responsibilities, not afraid of dealing with ambiguity and change.

 

In your role as R&D Operations Engineer Graduate, you will be :

 

  • Supporting the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of R&D systems, tools, and operational processes across Europe
  • Contributing to cross-functional European projects with other functions (Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, IT, Sustainability, Operations, Product Management)
  • Interfacing between business stakeholders and system/process owners to translate operational needs into structured, practical solutions
  • Aligning data and analytics initiatives with business priorities to enable fact-based decision-making
  • Supporting change management activities by preparing & delivering documentation, training materials, and communication for new or improved systems and processes
  • Rotating across projects and focus areas within R&D Operations to explore interests, develop strengths, and shape future career direction

 

 

What do you need?

 

Education & Experience

  • Master’s/Honours degree in Industrial Engineering, General Engineering, Data Engineering or Chemical Engineering
  • Evidence of academic achievements and/or extracurricular activities
  • Up to 2 years of relevant internship or work experience in an industrial, engineering, R&D, or operations environment
  • First international study or work experience as an asset
  • Exposure to cross‑functional projects, data analysis, or process improvement activities is an advantage

 

Technical & Analytical Skills

  • Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to understand end‑to‑end processes
  • Interest in IT systems and data, with basic knowledge of SQL, programming concepts, databases, and/or data modelling
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and/or CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce) is a plus
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI is nice to have

 

Personal & Professional Skills

  • Ability to see the big picture and understand connections between processes, systems, and functions
  • Curious, proactive, and motivated to drive continuous improvement
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in international, multidisciplinary teams
  • Detail‑oriented, well‑organized, and result‑focused
  • Flexible, adaptable and ready to embrace a change

 

Language & Mobility

  • Fluency in English. Any other European language as an advantage
  • Willingness to travel and work abroad across Europe
  • Permanent work permit in the EU

 

Why choose the Amcor Experience?

The Amcor Graduate Program is an exciting 18 months opportunity to further develop your skills and unwrap your expertise with an international packaging leader offering you a unique working experience in an innovative and diverse environment.

 

We will accept only applications in English. 

About Amcor
Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.
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