R&D Product Design & Innovation Analyst

Amcor; Moss; Hybrid; NOK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Product Design & Innovation Analyst to support the development, validation and industrialization of new products within the R&D Development Center. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation, sustainability, and cost optimization while meeting quality and customer requirements.

Reporting to the R&D Development Center Manager, this hybrid, 12-month role covers concept through scale-up, with emphasis on documentation, testing, and collaboration with

Qualifications

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

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Fluent English

Education

BSc/MSc in Chemical Engineering etc.

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Amcor is seeking a Product Design & Innovation Analyst to support the development, validation and industrialization of new products within the R&D Development Center. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation, sustainability, and cost optimization while meeting quality and customer requirements.

Reporting to the R&D Development Center Manager, this hybrid, 12-month role covers concept through scale-up, with emphasis on documentation, testing, and collaboration with