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Overview

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Responsibilities

**PURPOSE** : Reporting to the Product Development Manager, the Product Development Engineer conducts processes for continuous development and improvement of products and product variances for the Riverhead, NY location -Specialty Tapes sector.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

+ Follow established Design Control procedures for development of new products and product variances.

+ Design experiments, execute trials, develop and interpret data and perform application testing developing new products to meet customer and market demands

+ Run trials on the pilot coaters using solvent, emulsion and hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives and coatings.

+ Implement product development projects consistent with corporate objectives; assure that project objectives are met and that projects are completed on schedule.

+ Source, analyze and utilize new raw materials for the purposes of product innovation and cost reductions.

+ Identify equipment and processing issues that affect processing, quality and performance while working with cross-functional teams on problem resolution and implementation.

+ Preparation of finished good tape samples, operation of various analytical test equipment and data analysis for evaluation and presentation of new tape designs.

+ Implement technical documentation packages, including raw material specifications, product specifications, stability and general technical data to support the introduction of new products.

+ Perform additional duties as assigned by the R&D Manager.

Qualifications

Qualifications

+ Entrepreneurial and continuous innovation mindset required

+ General knowledge chemistry, chemical compatibilities, safety protocols & experience working in a laboratory or pilot setting.

+ Proficiency with MS office to record and report data in a professional manner

+ Ability to travel as needed ( Limited)

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Knowledge in statistical methods and programs (SPC/DOE/MiniTab)

+ Ability to prioritize, multi-task, be a proactive thinker, and results-oriented team player

+ Project Management experience required. PMP is a plus

+ Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously

+ Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required for data driven project management

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

+ BS Degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry or related experience

+ Three-six years of experience in Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape, Adhesive or Release Liner design and manufacturing preferred.

+ Competency in understanding process control equipment and the interrelations of processing conditions, vs final product performance.

+ Competence in FTIR, DSC, Peel Adhesion, Tack and Shear testing and other analytical techniques.

**Compensation** : $80,000 to $110,000 Annually. Salarycommensurate with experience.

Contact

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the " _Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster_ . If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-700 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Amcor

Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (https://careers-amcor.icims.com/jobs/26770/product-development-engineer/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445335)

**Location** _US-NY-RIVERHEAD_

**Job ID** _2024-26770_

**Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Category** _Research & Development_

**Location : Address** _1852 OLD COUNTRY ROAD_