Summer job - Product Development Administration

Svenska Cellulosa AktiebolagetSCA is a leading global hygiene and forest products company. The Group develops and produces sustainable personal care, tissue and forest products. Sales are conducted in about 100 countries under many strong brands, including the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and regional brands, such as Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. As Europe’s largest private forest owner, SCA places considerable emphasis on sustainable forest management. The Group has about 44,000 employees. Sales in 2015 amounted to approximately SEK 115bn (EUR 12.3bn). SCA was founded in 1929, has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. For more information, visit www.sca.com
 

Overview
Do you want to get work life experience in a large international organization and at the same time get the opportunity to make valuable contacts for the future? Now it is time to apply for the summer jobs of 2017 at our office in Gothenburg! We are looking for you who are a high school or university student and are curious about SCA and our hygiene products. Innovation, sustainability and growth represent the cornerstones of our development. We are therefore looking for people who want to make a difference and who are willing to think outside the box. Do you have personal drive and ability to take on challenges in a group? Then SCA is the employer for you!Please note: This job advertisement concerns the R&D Product Development department. Please apply only if you have the relevant background.
You need to be available preferably during the beginning of June- end of August for this position.



Main Tasks
Interviewing SCA personnel and gather knowledge regarding the construction of products
Write reports and knowledge briefs, identifying white spots and recommend next steps

Key Competencies
Education level: University studies of Technical orientation- at least two years into the program, preferably Chemical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Technical design, Industrial Economics or similar
Please state what courses you have taken and potential projects you have done
English, both written and verbal

Personal Characteristics

Problem solver with a “Can-do” attitude
Independent and self-driven
Structured and practical
Social skills

Also let us know what your favorite subjects in school are and/or what your ambitions are in the future.Furthermore, to succeed in our jobs, we believe that you have good interpersonal skills, a strong willingness to learn and do your best as well as having a positive attitude. You need to be at least 17 years old before you start.

Application information
SCA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. EEO Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Please click on the link below and fill in your personal data including CV. Please also enclose a short cover letter and specify which weeks you are available for work. Please write your application in English.We would like to receive your application as soon as possible but no later than 19th of February. The interview process will be ongoing during March/April.