Process Development Engineer

We are looking for a Process development engineer for our Thermoformed Biocomposites Business. You will be working in the Packaging Solutions Division and you will report to the Business Director of Thermoforming. Location: Hyltebruk.


Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper. Come grow a renewable world. And you will grow too.


Packaging Solutions division develops world class wood fiber based materials and products. We constantly innovate and find new ways to replace fossil-based packaging and products with renewable, eco-friendly alternatives. Our materials and products are used by leading customers and brands across multiple industries. ​​​​​​​​​Consumers are looking for products that enable them to more eco-friendly lives. They want to minimise waste, their carbon footprint and reduce their use of plastic.


The Biocomposites team is constantly developing new materials and products to meet customers and consumers’ needs. Our dedicated team in Hyltebruk is now looking for a Process Development Engineer to complement our team, ready to develop technology and process for new renewable and recyclable packaging solutions, together with experts in material and barrier development. Our dedication in making a difference together with eagerness to innovate will result in attractive eco-friendly products that strengthen Stora Enso’s opportunities to replace fossil-based products and contribute to combat the global problem of plastic waste.




Responsibility


The purpose of this position is to be one of the drivers in R&D projects for new materials and products to replace plastics, focusing on process development related to scalability and processability of small size mass product for single use.


Your main responsibilities will be to:
• move R&D projects from lab to pilot to industrial scale
• establish suitable processes/machines/automation related to project technologies
• plan and implement other production related aspects, such as GMP, Food Contact approval, etc.
• develop and test technology suitable processes and machines
• plan, perform and analyse trials to scale up project related technologies
• participate in pilot and full-scale production trials together with team and customers
• participate in developing new materials, barriers and technologies within the Formed Biocomposite roadmap
• generate and develop Intellectual property
• be the technical contact for external process related partners.






Qualifications


To succeed in this role, you have a relevant academic background in engineering, material science, polymer conversion, thermoforming/press forming processes or automation. Experiences from paper & pulp or similar as well as food processing is beneficial.


You have 3-5 years of relevant work experience. You are proficient in English, preferably also in Swedish. 3D- and automation/process/production-modelling as well as barrier dispersion knowledge is a key advantage.


You are a highly driven and self-motivated individual with the ability to take on work tasks beyond your daily duties. You also have the ability to assess technical feasibility of new technologies and their potential on scalability and to bring value for business. Your creative yet structured mindset allows you to quickly build views on interaction of technologies and its impact on IP landscape.




Additional Information


Please send your application via the system latest by January 10th. Hiring manager Elisabeth Bergvall, +46 76 864 74 13, elisabeth.bergvall@storaenso.com, is happy to answer your questions about the position. Other questions can be directed to Recruitment Specialist Madeleine Leo, madeleine.leo.ext@storaenso.com. We accept applications submitted only through our recruitment system.


Packaging Solutions division develops and sells world class fiber-based packaging products and services. We constantly innovate and find new ways to replace fossil-based packaging with renewable, eco-friendly alternatives. Our high-end packaging solutions are used by leading customers and brands across multiple industries. ​​​​​​​​​​​​


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