R&D Design & Innovation Analyst

Amcor; Etten-Leur; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Product Design & Innovation Analyst to join our R&D Development Center in a hybrid role. The position contributes to new product validation, industrialization, and cost optimization while collaborating with global manufacturing sites and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a background in chemical engineering, materials science, or related fields and up to 2 years of R&D experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline.
• Open to recent graduates or candidates with up to 2 years of experience in R&D, product development, manufacturing, engineering, or a technical environment.
• Demonstrated interest in product development, innovation, sustainability, or manufacturing processes through internships, university projects, placements, or early career experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional and international teams.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise in product validation, industrialization, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with data analysis tools is an advantage.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of R&D projects from concept through validation and industrialization.
• Conduct laboratory testing, product validation and performance assessments.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation, reports and qualification protocols.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites to support scale-up activities and product launches.
• Participate in troubleshooting activities during industrial trials and product implementation.
• Support cost innovation and sustainability initiatives through material, process and design improvements.
• Work closely with Innovation, Expert Centers and Operations teams to ensure project alignment.
• Analyze technical data and provide recommendations to support decision making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance, quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, customer needs and emerging technologies.
• Support business continuity and security of supply initiatives when required.
• Participate in cross-functional project meetings and communicate project progress effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Amcor is seeking a Product Design & Innovation Analyst to join our R&D Development Center in a hybrid role. The position contributes to new product validation, industrialization, and cost optimization while collaborating with global manufacturing sites and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a background in chemical engineering, materials science, or related fields and up to 2 years of R&D experience.