R&D Specialist

R&D specialist

We are now looking for R&D specialist to lead and execute R&D projects in material innovation and development in the field of board design and product performance and its optimal usage in traditional and novel end-applications.

Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper. Our fiber-based materials are renewable, recyclable and fossil free. Our solutions offer low-carbon alternatives to products based on finite resources. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow.

Career for a better climate. Every day.

As R&D Specialist you will be part of the Board & Converting technology team at Group Innovation and R&D organization. Board & Converting Technology team is an expert team working towards customer driven innovation and product development of Stora Enso board and barrier products.

Your main task will be to lead, plan, execute and support R&D projects together with your colleagues and relevant stakeholders. You will give specific support to technical customer service and sales when needed.

You will will focus on optimizing and developing fiber furnishes and board design for good product performance, increased functionality and convertibility of our products.

Your location will be preferably RCI Research center, in Finland but other Stora Enso locations in Sweden or Finland could be considered. The job requires some traveling on need basis.

What we offer

With our values, “Lead and Do what’s right”, we endeavor to set an example in all aspects of our business as well as sustainability. We dare to take the initiative and constantly ask ourselves what more can we do, what can we do better. This is an excellent opportunity for a curious R&D professional to join a world-class international innovation and R&D team and work with diverse projects utilizing customer input in development work.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role you have a strong scientific and technical background combined with structured analytical thinking; hands-on can-do attitude, problem solving ability, and results-driven approach. You have ability to transform challenges into new opportunities and to work independently as well as in an international and interdisciplinary team. You have an innovative and open mindset with good team-work skills.

We expect you to have experience in applied board technologies and a master’s degree in a relevant field such as chemical Engineer, physics or similar discipline with focus on paper and board technology.

It would be beneficial if you have solid working experience in the area and operational experience in mill environment or similar. Experience in barrier and converting processes is considered as an advantage.

You are fluent in English.