R & D Co-op

Amcor; Appleton; On-site; CAD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking innovative, motivated individuals for R&D Engineer Co-Ops to collaborate with customers, sales, marketing and manufacturing teams. You will contribute to projects involving the latest specifications, developments, and equipment.

Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Material Science, or Industrial) is required. The timeline offers May–December 2027 or January–August 2027 for the co-op placement.

Qualifications

• Active pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Material Science, or Industrial).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with manufacturing operations personnel.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good time management to handle multiple projects alongside day-to-day issues.

Responsibilities

• R&D Engineer Co-Ops will interact with customers, sales, marketing, and manufacturing individuals.
• Work on projects for external customers as well as on the latest specs, developments, and manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

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.

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Job Description

Amcor is currently looking for innovative, creative, and motivated individuals ready to make a difference. R&D Engineer Co-Ops will interact with customers, sales, marketing, and manufacturing individuals. Work on projects for external customers as well as on the latest and greatest specs, developments, and manufacturing equipment.

TIMELINE FOR CO-OP

• May - December 2027 or
• January - August 2027

What We Value

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to work with manufacturing operations personnel.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong time management skills to handle multiple ongoing projects in addition to day-to-day process problems.
• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, Share Point, and the ability to quickly learn software needed to perform job specific duties.

What We Want From You

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Material Science, or Industrial).

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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. 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 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)