Do you enjoy solving complex materials challenges and turning insights into industrial applications?

Join us as a Project Engineer – Board Development and help shape the future of carton packaging materials. In this role, you will contribute to the development of paperboard solutions for liquid packaging cartons, working at the intersection of materials science, innovation, and product performance.

Main Responsibilities

• Board Development & Innovation: Develop and improve paperboard materials used in cartons, focusing on performance, quality, and recyclability.
• Testing & Validation: Plan, execute, and evaluate testing internally and externally throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Technical Problem Solving: Identify, analyse, and resolve technical challenges arising during development, testing, and implementation activities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers globally to introduce and qualify new board grades and material solutions.
• Method Development & Documentation: Contribute to the development of testing methodologies and prepare clear, accurate, and well-documented technical reports.
• Technical Support & Knowledge Building: Provide technical support to production plants and market units, while maintaining and expanding knowledge of emerging materials, technologies, and industry developments.

The position is based at our Corporate Office in Spikkestad, Norway, where you will be part of a dedicated team of specialists focused on paperboard development for liquid packaging board and collaborate closely with colleagues across functions, production sites, suppliers and customers to support new board solutions from concept to implementation. Travel is expected for approximately 40–60 days per year, primarily within Europe.

Qualifications

• M.Sc., M.Eng., or M.Tech. in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Relevant industrial experience within materials, packaging, process development, or a comparable technical field. Recent graduates are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple activities and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, knowledge of a Scandinavian language is considered an advantage but is not required.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role, legal authorization to work in the country you’re applying for is required

Why Join Us?

At Elopak, we offer the opportunity to work in an international environment with skilled and engaged colleagues while contributing to the development of innovative carton packaging materials. You will join a company with approximately 2,850 employees operating in more than 40 countries and gain exposure to interdisciplinary projects and global collaboration.

For more information, please contact Carina Steffens, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (carina.steffens@elopak.com) or Anna Syrjänen, Senior Manager Board Development (anna.syrjaenen@elopak.com).

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may amend or withdraw this vacancy at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

We look forward to hearing from you.