R&D Operations Engineer Graduate Program
Location: Gent, BE; Lodz, PL; Novy Bydzov, CZ; Wroclaw, PL; Froges, FR; Barcelona, ES; Venturina, IT; Milan, IT; Gdansk, PL; Krakow, PL; Rome, IT; Soliera, IT; Braga, PT; Sligo, IE; Lugo, IT; Zlotow, PL; Poznan, PL; Porto, PT; Naples, IT; Turin, IT; Seville, ES; Bologna, IT; Alzira, ES; Arenzano, IT; Dublin, IE; Piatra Neamt, RO; Lisbon, PT; Burgos, ES; Prostejov, CZ; Prague, CZ; Florence, IT; Lezo, ES; Logrono, ES; Madrid, ES
Position type: Full-time. Shift: On site. Employment: Employee.
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.
Responsibilities
Support the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of R&D systems, tools, and operational processes across Europe
Contribute to cross‐functional European projects with other functions (Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, IT, Sustainability, Operations, Product Management)
Interface between business stakeholders and system/process owners to translate operational needs into structured, practical solutions
Align data and analytics initiatives with business priorities to enable fact‐based decision‐making
Support change management activities by preparing and delivering documentation, training materials, and communication for new or improved systems and processes
Rotate across projects and focus areas within R&D Operations to explore interests, develop strengths, and shape future career direction
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 change
Language & Mobility
Fluency in English. Any other European language is an advantage
Willingness to travel and work abroad across Europe
Permanent work permit in the EU
Program Duration & Structure
This is an 18‐month Graduate Program with 3 international rotations across Amcor plants & offices in Europe.
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