Application Expert (Temporary)

ppSealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit /p h3Position Purpose /h3 pAs part of the EMEA RD team, the Application Specialist supports the development and validation of innovative packaging solutions, focusing on how materials perform with customer equipment and products. /p pThe Application Expert works closely with the RD Process and Analytical teams and other technical functions to support testing, product evaluations, and trials, and helps prepare and execute test plans, fitness-for-use assessments, and technical evaluations under senior guidance. /p h3Why do we need you? /h3 ul liYou support the development, design, and execution of trials to validate the performance and reliability of packaging materials, equipment, and their interactions. /li liYou help generate high-quality test results and technical documentation to support data-driven decisions. /li liYou contribute ideas for improving existing product lines and supporting the development of new products, based on an understanding of materials, equipment, and customer operations. /li liYou support the market introduction of newly released systems through field monitoring, data collection, and technical follow-up. /li liYou contribute to projects related to supply chain improvements, manufacturing processes, and raw materials by helping assess the impact of changes on material performance. /li liYou collaborate with sustainability experts to support the design of products aligned with upcoming PPWR regulatory requirements. /li liYou are willing to learn, develop technical expertise, and grow within the RD organization while contributing to cross-functional projects. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liUniversity degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Packaging Engineering/Science, Food/Meat Science, or a related technical field. Previous experience or internship exposure in packaging, equipment, automation, materials, or a related industrial environment is preferred. /li li0–2 years of experience in a packaging, technical, engineering, RD, quality, or manufacturing-related role. Candidates with relevant academic projects, internships, or early-career experience will also be considered. /li liBasic understanding of packaging materials, packaging equipment, testing methods, or product application is an advantage /li liGood written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally. /li liAbility to prepare clear test summaries, reports, and documentation based on data and observations. /li liGood organizational skills, willingness to learn and proactive attitude /li /ul pRequisition id: 55234 /p pRelocation: No /p pSealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. /p pSealed Air is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr