Applications Engineer
STELLENBESCHREIBUNG
Husky TechnologiesTM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.
Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.
Husky TechnologiesTM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.
Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!
The Packaging Material Expert in the Advanced Solutioning – Application Team will work mainly towards understanding the impact of packaging materials on the full supply chain of fast moving consumer goods. This includes but is not limited to the use of recycled PET within the beverage industry. The Packaging Material Expert will work to increase Husky’s knowledge primarily in preparing, processing and handling of alternative materials. The impact on package performances like mechanics, aesthetics or econcomics will be studied as well.
Key Responsibilities / Area of Accountability:
• Scientific understanding and model-based analysis to determine application, technology and process feasibility
• Research and develop new packaging solutions to meet the needs/feed the application pipelines of all business units
• Plan, design and execute tests to validate potential application product in a scientific manner
· End to end engineering from idea generation and prototype development through proof-of-concept validation, product development to eventual launch
· First principle research, including bibliographic searches and technology scouting
· Work closely with a team of cross-functional domain experts in Product Development and Validation teams to integrate innovations and new technologies into practical solutions
· In-depth technical research on new technologies, materials, processes, or landscape relating to the circular economy, recycled materials, environmental impact, and sustainable packaging
Qualifications:
• Engineering Degree preferably at Master’s or PhD level
• An in-depth knowledge of plastics processing in general and more specific understaning in injection molding and blow molding.
• Experience in PET application, processing and material preparation
• Knowledge of PET recycling processes and technologies
• Expertise in machine learning and data analysis (AI) a plus
• Ability to break down complex problems into functional subsystems, identifying the key parameters that drive performance
• Communication, project management and organization skills
• Able to present and communicate high-level concepts to diverse audiences such as customers, executive, and management teams as well as fellow engineers.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, synthesizing information to solve problems.
• Fluent in English; other languages are considered an asset.
Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.
Husky TechnologiesTM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
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