Vacant job

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

Would you like to drive the innovation and development of tomorrow's sustainable packaging material solutions? Are you a curious problem-solver with passion for new challenges and innovative material development with visible results? Then we would like to get to know you!

Material design is a key area within Tetra Pak. At Material Solutions in Tetra Pak’s Development & Technology organisation we design materials for our customers’ current and future needs. We cover all development steps from identifying to validating material properties and solutions for openings, closures and packages.

Delivering on company strategy pillars, we put a lot of our work looking into new technologies to build and industrialize the next generation of sustainable packaging materials with the best quality and differentiating features. Identify and define material properties and the architecture for the future packaging material is the core of future material development!

We are looking for a new colleague to join our team “Next generation & Sustainable Material”.

The position will be based in Lund, Sweden. Some traveling will be required.

What you will do

As a Development Engineer, you will be joining the team that has the responsibility to develop new sustainable material technologies and materials. Your main task will be to drive the development of packaging material.

As our new colleague, you will:

• Drive development of material solutions in studies, technology development as well as in product development activities close to market.
• Be part of a cross-functional Scrum team and work closely with labs, converting factories and specialists.
• Independently, as well with your technical team, build knowledge, solve problems, and verify solutions.

We believe you have

• Educational background with a Master of Science related to materials. Preferably in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least some years of working experience within material development, preferably from the industry.
• Collaborative mindset with quality in focus
• An engagement to drive sustainability activities is a must
• Very good command of English, both written and verbal, is a must
• Experience from working in an agile way is considered a plus.

Your personality is the key to our common success! You are good at figuring out how to get things done and how to organise activities. You are curious and collaborative, and you have the ability to deliver desirable results. We believe that you are a clear communicator and good at building effective relationships with others.

Furthermore, you can adjust to the situation and comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. In addition, you have the interest and ability to handle the big picture in deliverables at the same time as being interested in technical details.

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

To find out more about how it is to work at Tetra Pak in Lund, take a look at the following website: https://publications.inpublix.com/we-are-tetra-pak/

This job posting expires on 2025-04-18.

To know more about the position contact manager Pernilla Elmhäll at +46 46 36 2332

Questions about your application contact Sara Johannesson at +46 46 36 2964

For trade union information contact Unionen Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320 and Sveriges Ingenjörer Lars Haraldsson at +46 46 36 2533

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.