Research Engineer

We are looking for a Research Engineer to our Fluff Pulp R&D Team within Biomaterials Innovation.
Your location will be Stockholm, Sickla. You will be working in Biomaterial Division and report to R&D Manager.
Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper. Our fiber-based materials are renewable, recyclable and fossil free. Our solutions offer low-carbon alternatives to products based on finite resources. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow.
Career for a better climate. Every day.
Fluff pulp is used mainly as absorption material in diapers and feminine hygiene products, but also for fabric-like napkins and tabletops made of so-called airlaid nonwoven. Stora Enso is Europe's largest manufacturer of fluff pulp and the pulp is produced at our Skutskär mill situated north of Stockholm. The development and innovation of fluff pulp takes place in close co-operation with the operations in Skutskär.
With our values, “Lead and Do What’s Right”, we endeavor to set an example in all aspects of our business as well as sustainability. We dare to take the initiative and constantly ask ourselves what more we can do, what can we do better. This is an excellent opportunity for you to be a part of the journey Stora Enso is on – transforming from a traditional forest industry company, into a renewable materials growth company – an industry with great potential driven by global megatrends.
What we offer
You will be part of a team that works with customer driven innovation and product development of fluff pulp with sustainability in focus. You will drive R&D project tasks, perform experimental work and be responsible for instruments and methods within the area. You will frequently meet and interact with other functions within our fluff pulp business as Technical Customer Service (TCS), Operations in Skutskär and Product Management. Since there is close connection between the production process and the product performance, it is an advantage to also have an interest to learn about the fluff pulp process in Skutskär. In some of the tasks, you will also meet and interact with our external customers.
Qualifications
In order to succeed in this role, you have a Master degree or equivalent knowledge.
As a person you have a strong scientific and technical background combined with structured analytical thinking; hands-on can-do attitude, problem solving ability, and results-driven approach. You have ability to transform challenges into new opportunities and to work independently as well as in an international and interdisciplinary team; self-motivated individual with innovative mindset. Experience from pulp and paper industry is a benefit. You speak and write English fluent.
Our culture and work towards a more sustainable future is based on these themes which, we hope, will resonate with you as well:
· Create customer value: Demonstrates drive to create value for our customers by understanding their needs and our capabilities.
· Drive Business Performance: Demonstrates the ability to translate strategy to action by making decisions, delivering results and proactively looking for new business opportunities.
· Do what's right: Lives by and stands up for our values. Treats everyone fairly and respectfully and acts with integrity according to our Code. 
· Inspire and motivate: Inspires and motivates by providing a clear direction towards a compelling future, offering clarity and support along the journey.
· Manage and Grow: Ensures delivery and value whilst nurturing performance, diversity and inclusion.
Examples of responsibilities and tasks
Planning, executing & reporting R&D project tasks in the fluff pulp area. Develop new ideas, new methods and processes on lab scale.
Product testing and benchmark studies. Be responsible for fluff pulp laboratory, instruments and materials. Be responsible for safety at your own work and ensure that safety procedures in the laboratory are followed. Participate in collaborations with customers, universities and research institutes.
Additional information
We work with the recruitment process on an ongoing basis, so apply as soon as possible, but no later than 30th of January 2022. Hiring manager Helena Tufvesson helena.tufvesson@storaenso.com,
+46 76 854 59 92 is happy to answer your questions about the position. Other questions can be directed to Recruitment Specialist Jessica Barse, jessica.barse@storaenso.com. We accept applications submitted only through our recruitment system.
Based on the location and level of the position the normal recruitment process could in addition entail, video interview, aptitude tests, and pre-employment actions such as; background checks, references, health check-up and drug test as part of the final stages. You will be informed to what is applicable to the role during the recruitment process.
The Biomaterials division meets the growing demand for the replacement of products made from fossil-based and hazardous materials with bio-based solutions. We use all fractions of biomass, like lignin and sugars, to develop new solutions. We work to replace fossil-based materials with new applications such as carbon for energy storage, bio-based binders, and bio-based carbon fiber. The division's offering includes a wide variety of pulp grades to meet the demands of paper, board, tissue, textile and hygiene product producers as well as materials from side streams of our processes, such as tall oil and turpentine from biomass.
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