Material Specialist

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

An exciting opportunity opens within Base Materials Paperboard Technology. We are looking for a Material Specialist, that will have a key role in designing robust paperboard structures through modelling and simulations, to support Tetra Pak ambitions.

Within Supplier Management, we secure supply of sustainable, safe, price-competitive base materials at the required quality level for our factories and customers. We also support and contribute to base material innovation, addressing sustainability challenges.

The position is permanent, based in Lund and will include some travelling. You will be part of the Tetra Pak central Supplier Management organization, responsible for the paperboard technical supplier management. You will be reporting to the Paperboard Technology manager.

What you will do

You will be a part of a central competence centre designing robust paperboard structures through modelling and simulations. In your role you will also develop and improve modelling capabilities of paperboard to the next level. You will do this in collaboration with internal (e.g. development organisation and converting factories) as well as external stakeholders (e.g. paperboard suppliers, universities and research institutes) across different functional and international borders.

Focus areas:

• Support projects, concept studies and knowledge building activities to design robust paperboard through modelling and simulations
• Perform virtual Design of Experiments on paperboard properties, utilize real data for verification to improve the paperboard towards evolving customer demands
• Perform experimental measurements on paperboard and analyse data to take modelling and simulation capabilities to the next level with an ambition to create a digital twin

We believe you have

Your educational background is a relevant university degree equivalent to a PhD level. You have expert knowledge in the paper physics and solid mechanics areas as well as finite element analysis, mathematics and programming. Experience from applying modelling and simulations to real world problems, converting of papers and food packaging applications as well as technology development is considered as a merit. Work experience from paperboard industry and related technologies or packaging material industry is also preferred.

You are analytical, structured, a good communicator and have excellent spoken and written English skills. You are an open person who actively shares knowledge with others while enjoying data analysis. You deal with ambiguity as well as continuous change in a good way.

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/.

This job posting expires on 2024-12-06.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Elizabeth Ayivor.

For trade union information contact Unionen/Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320 or

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.