Senior Expert Food Technology
This role aims to turn SIGs development of high-quality, food-safe, and sustainable packaging solutions into a more customer- and product-centric direction. Value driver are scientific innovations about key product characteristics (e.g. shelf-life), impacted by food-packaging interactions which drive product performance and regulatory compliance. The acquired innovations will substantiate the differentiating superiority of SIG packaging solutions and therefore directly contribute to the SIG business targets. Without this position, SIG and its customers would face increased risks of reduced product quality, compromised food safety, and missed opportunities for innovation in sustainable and aseptic packaging solutions, ultimately impacting market competitiveness and brand trust.
Key responsibilities
Food Science Integration in R&D - Identify most relevant and impactful test setups to drive shelflife optimization, develop and implement methods, including material-product-compatibility testing, barrier property assessments, predictive shelf-life modeling and/or real-time quality monitoring. Packaging Innovation - Initiate developments of new packaging solutions based on scientific data while assuring regulatory & compliance, sustainability and hygienic & aseptic design principles. Customer-Centric Solution Development – Work closely with SIG customers to develop tailored packaging solutions that enhance product quality, extend shelf life, and support brand differentiation. Cross-Functional Collaboration – Coordinate with R&D, quality, and regulatory teams to integrate new materials, testing methodologies, and innovations that improve the interaction between packaging and food products. Digital Data Utilization for Packaging & Food Quality – Develop and implement digital solutions to collect, analyze, and document key data from packaging materials and food products, enabling improved decision-making, traceability, and quality control. Sustainability & Recycling Strategies – Drive the development of recyclable and environmentally friendly packaging solutions by optimizing material selection, enhancing circular economy approaches, and ensuring compliance with evolving sustainability regulations.
You bring these skills, experience & education Master’s degree in Food Science, Packaging Technology, Material Science, Chemistry or related field (PhD preferred) Relevant experience in the food or packaging industry, with strong focus on food-packaging interaction and regulatory compliance Deep understanding of shelf-life modeling, barrier performance, and product/package compatibility testing Proven knowledge of international food safety and packaging regulations (e.g. FDA, EFSA, EU) Aseptic and hygienic processing knowledge Strong analytical skills and hands-on experience with lab-based testing and quality assessment methods Track record in driving scientific innovation into commercial packaging solutions Customer-oriented mindset with experience in co-developing solutions with external partners Strong cross-functional collaboration and project management capabilities Familiarity with digital tools and data analysis for food and packaging quality monitoring Excellent communication and influencing skills in English (German language a plus) SIG competencies
We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is ‘yes’, come and join us.
Our promise
SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. We offer competitive compensation and an opportunity to partially work from home. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.
About SIG
SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it’s the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better. Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.
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Phone: +49 246 279 1436 Email: recruiting@sig.biz