Research & Development & Innovation Engineer

SAICA FLEX UK

Sourced from SAICA FLEX UK's careers site · verified 1 day ago

El Burgo de Ebro on site Full time 2+ years exp Posted September 3, 2026
Job description

At Saica Group, we offer sustainable paper solutions for the manufacturing of corrugated cardboard and packaging, promoting circularity in waste management. We are one of the leading companies in Europe in the production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard, with an annual production capacity of approximately 4 million tons of this material.

With more than 12,000 employees and a presence in Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, the United States, and Poland, Saica Group operates through four business lines: production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard (Saica Paper), waste management and environmental services (Saica Natur), production of corrugated cardboard packaging (Saica Pack), and flexible packaging (Saica Flex).

Job:

Research & Development & Innovation Engineer

Job Description:

Task/ Responsabilities:

Scope: RDi projects at RDi Group department at El Burgo de Ebro (Zaragoza).

Activities

  • Planning, coordination, and execution of testing plans to analyze the advanced physical and mechanical behaviour of paper and corrugated board.
  • Definition, management, and reporting of technical and research work packages and full projects aimed at understanding the relationship between processing parameters and solid mechanics, as well as the mechanical aspects of corrugated packaging performance.
  • Development of numerical methodologies for solid mechanics and structural simulation applied to paper and corrugated board.
  • Coordination and management of RDi Paper and Pack project activities, ensuring collaboration and knowledge sharing across projects.
  • Generation, documentation, and communication of research outcomes and technical knowledge.

Requirements:

Academic Qualification: Science or Mechanical / Materials Engineering Bachelor/Master    

Optional: Other Engineer Degree / PhD

-              Advanced finite element structural simulation

-              Machine learning

Language Skills:

Mandatory:          Spanish, English                                Optional: French

Experience:

Mandatory:    Experience >2 years directly related to solid mechanics of paper/board, composites and/or engineering plastics.

Optional: Research and development positions (PhD would be a plus) or other industrial/manufacturing background             

Work Experience:

Research

Education:

Grado: Mechanical Engineering (obligatorio)

Worker Type:

Regular

Why choose Us

By joining the Saica Group, you're choosing more than a job – you're choosing a purpose-driven career that aligns with your values. You'll collaborate with like-minded individuals to shape a sustainable future, making a meaningful contribution to our world.

Saica Group is committed to Occupational Risk Prevention for its employees and partner companies, Environmental Protection, the Quality of its products and services, and Equal Opportunities between men and women. In our work, we strive to maintain a balance between professional and personal life.

All CVs received will be handled in accordance with Personal Data Protection legislation and will be archived unless the candidate expressly requests their cancellation or rectification in writing.

Skills

  • solid mechanics
  • finite element
  • engineering
  • fem
  • machine learning
  • mechanical
  • materials
  • research
About this role

Summary

Conduct testing, develop methodologies, and manage projects on paper and packaging mechanics

Job title

Research & Development & Innovation Engineer

Experience

2+ years

Industry

manufacturing

Location

50730 El Burgo de Ebro, Zaragoza · On-site

Salary

Pay not disclosed by employer

Management role

No

Posting history
  1. Sep 3, 2026 First posted
  2. Sep 3, 2026 Live now

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