Graduate Program – Research and Development

Svenska Cellulosa AktiebolagetSCA is a leading global hygiene and forest products company. The Group develops and produces sustainable personal care, tissue and forest products. Sales are conducted in about 100 countries under many strong brands, including the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and regional brands, such as Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo and Vinda. As Europe’s largest private forest owner, SCA places considerable emphasis on sustainable forest management. The Group has about 44,000 employees. Sales in 2014 amounted to approximately SEK 104bn (EUR 11.4bn). SCA was founded in 1929, has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. For more information, visit www.sca.com.

Overview
SCA is currently searching for newly graduated Engineers to start in Fall, 2015. Selected candidates will participate in a two-year Graduate On-boarding (GO) program within SCA organization. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be qualified for roles within the Research & Development area.
The SCA GO! Program is based on relevant tasks, responsibilities and learning goals. It will provide participants with a deep understanding of the SCA global organization, SCA brands and products, marketing processes and tools, while simultaneously delivering concrete results to the business.
This position is available in Gothenburg, Sweden.



Key responsibilities
Under the leadership of a Product Development Manager and the guidance of a mentor, key responsibilities will be the following:

Learn how consumer needs are translated to product functions and product design parameters/technical solutions.
Participate in projects/activities related to value engineering or quality improvements.
Build a broad and deep competence and knowledge in relevant technical area(s) in terms of SCA and competitors’ products, patents, technologies and materials as well as market and industry trends.
Become an expert in product design/constructions of SCA specifications and assortment across geographies.
Participate in benchmark studies and identify gaps and opportunities in collaboration with the Line Manager.
Actively participate in SCA’s team environment.

Qualifications
You have completed a Master’s degree in Engineering achieved no later than 18 months ago.
Work experience is not required, but appropriate internships are an advantage.
Excellent level of English is required.
Additional languages are an advantage.
You have willingness to travel and move to different locations across the globe.

Additional Information
To apply: please submit a resume and motivation letter in English following the application instructions included in this website.