Process Specialist – Trainee (IEFP Professional Internship)

Logoplaste; Cascais; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Logoplaste in Cascais is seeking a recent graduate in Engineering or Mechatronics to join the Trials Department of the Logoplaste Innovation Lab under the IEFP Internship Program.

The role demands curiosity, proactivity and a hands-on approach in a technical environment. Start date is October/November, with a competitive compensation package and international exposure.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or a professional/technical course in Mechatronics.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese.
• Interest in manufacturing processes and polymer technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver trials for product development.
• Set up and operate machines for testing new packaging solutions.
• Adjust process parameters to achieve target quality with guidance.
• Monitor trials and record key process data and results.
• Prepare materials and handle resins, samples and moulds.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and organize tools and parts.
• Collaborate to ensure quality and performance standards.

Skills

Curious mindset

Hands-on

Teamwork

Clear communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electronic/Mechatronics)

Professional/technical Mechatronics course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Logoplaste in Cascais is currently looking for a recent graduate in Engineering or a technical field such as Mechatronics to join the Trials Department of the Logoplaste Innovation Lab.

We are looking for a curious and proactive individual, eager to learn and grow in a technical and hands-on environment. This opportunity is offered under the IEFP Internship Program, so eligibility for the program is mandatory. The selected candidate should be available to start in October/November.Logoplaste offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an innovative and international environment.

Logoplaste

Present in 17 countries, Logoplaste is a global value-added service provider and producer of rigid plastic packaging for well-known fast moving consumer goods companies in the food and beverage, cosmetics, personal care and household industries. We are experts in manufacturing sustainable plastic packaging through embedded, just-in-time supply chains. Our Wall to Wall business model eliminates the need for secondary packaging and the logistics associated with transporting empty bottles. We've been reducing CO2 emissions since 1976. Logoplaste goes beyond expectations turning rigid plastic packaging’s impact on the planet into a net positive for the environment and business.

Who we are and what we do

The Trials Department of the Logoplaste Innovation Lab (iLab) plays a critical role in bringing innovation to life, transforming packaging concepts into validated, industrial-ready solutions. As part of Logoplaste’s R&D ecosystem, the Innovation Lab supports all stages of packaging development - from design and engineering to full industrial implementation. Within this context, the Trials Lab executes and validates experimental and pre-industrial production trials, ensuring that new solutions meet performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements before scaling up to full production.

Job Summary

The Process Specialist (Extrusion Blow Moulding, Injection Moulding, Stretch Blow Moulding) is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering trials for product development, ensuring compliance with deadlines and technical specifications. The role also ensures equipment reliability and proper maintenance, while keeping moulds and parts fully updated and ready for use.

Key tasks & Activities

• Assist in the execution of trials for product development;
• Support the setup and operation of machines for testing new packaging solutions;
• Help adjust process parameters to achieve required product quality (with guidance from senior team members);
• Monitor trials and help record key process data and results;
• Support material preparation and handling (resins, samples, moulds);
• Assist with equipment maintenance and organization of tools and parts;
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality and performance standards are met;
• Participate in projects focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Who we are looking for…

Background and Experience

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronics or Polymers – preferable), or a professional/technical course in Mechatronics

Technical Skills

• Fluent in English and Portuguese (Mandatory);
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and engineering principles;
• Interest in manufacturing processes and polymer technologies;
• Knowledge of quality concepts is a plus;
• Microsoft Office.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong teamwork mindset with a proactive and hands-on approach
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Curiosity to challenge the status quo and propose improvementsMotivation to contribute to innovation and experimental development work

Logoplaste is committed to creating a workplace where you feel welcomed and cared for. Where you can grow as a professional and as a person. Where you have access to resources and knowledge. Where respect and integrity guide all interactions and behaviors. Where your success depends on your performance, approach and mindset.