R&D Operations Engineer Graduate

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Amcor Europe

R&D Operations Engineer Graduate Program

Each year we are looking for a group of Graduates interested joining our Graduate Program in various functions: R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, HR, Finance, PMO and more.

The next program will start in October 2026 and will contain 3 international rotations across Amcor plants & offices in Europe. The contract location will depend on the successful candidate.

Take on a Challenge!

As an AFEMEA Graduate you will gain insight into the assigned function by being involved in various central European projects, together with your Manager and Supervisors. You will have a chance to prove your skills on different levels, getting involved with various projects and collaborating with numerous stakeholders with different background, experience, and seniority. Our Graduate Program is designed for creative and motivated thinkers who love learning and taking on new challenges and responsibilities, not afraid of dealing with ambiguity and change.

In your role as R&D Operations Engineer Graduate, you will be :

• Supporting the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of R&D systems, tools, and operational processes across Europe
• Contributing to cross-functional European projects with other functions (Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, IT, Sustainability, Operations, Product Management)
• Interfacing between business stakeholders and system/process owners to translate operational needs into structured, practical solutions
• Aligning data and analytics initiatives with business priorities to enable fact-based decision-making
• Supporting change management activities by preparing & delivering documentation, training materials, and communication for new or improved systems and processes
• Rotating across projects and focus areas within R&D Operations to explore interests, develop strengths, and shape future career direction

What do you need?

Education & Experience

• Master’s/Honours degree in Industrial Engineering, General Engineering, Data Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• Evidence of academic achievements and/or extracurricular activities
• Up to 2 years of relevant internship or work experience in an industrial, engineering, R&D, or operations environment
• First international study or work experience as an asset

• Exposure to cross‑functional projects, data analysis, or process improvement activities is an advantage

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to understand end‑to‑end processes
• Interest in IT systems and data, with basic knowledge of SQL, programming concepts, databases, and/or data modelling
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and/or CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce) is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI is nice to have

Personal & Professional Skills

• Ability to see the big picture and understand connections between processes, systems, and functions
• Curious, proactive, and motivated to drive continuous improvement
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in international, multidisciplinary teams
• Detail‑oriented, well‑organized, and result‑focused
• Flexible, adaptable and ready to embrace a change

Language & Mobility

• Fluency in English. Any other European language as an advantage
• Willingness to travel and work abroad across Europe

• Permanent work permit in the EU

Why choose the Amcor Experience?

The Amcor Graduate Program is an exciting 18 months opportunity to further develop your skills and unwrap your expertise with an international packaging leader offering you a unique working experience in an innovative and diverse environment.

We will accept only applications in English.