Logoplaste in Cascais is currently looking for a recent graduate in Engineering or a technical field such as Mechatronics to join the Trials Department of the Logoplaste Innovation Lab. 

We are looking for a curious and proactive individual, eager to learn and grow in a technical and hands-on environment.

If you fit the profile, please submit your cv. This Recruitment process is confidential.

Logoplaste

Present in 17 countries, Logoplaste is a global value-added service provider and producer of rigid plastic packaging for well-known fast moving consumer goods companies in the food and beverage, cosmetics, personal care and household industries. We are experts in manufacturing sustainable plastic packaging through embedded, just-in-time supply chains. Our Wall to Wall business model eliminates the need for secondary packaging and the logistics associated with transporting empty bottles. We've been reducing CO2 emissions since 1976. Logoplaste goes beyond expectations turning rigid plastic packaging’s impact on the planet into a net positive for the environment and business.

Who we are and what we do

The Trials Department of the Logoplaste Innovation Lab (iLab) plays a critical role in bringing innovation to life, transforming packaging concepts into validated, industrial-ready solutions. As part of Logoplaste’s R&D ecosystem, the Innovation Lab supports all stages of packaging development - from design and engineering to full industrial implementation. Within this context, the Trials Lab executes and validates experimental and pre-industrial production trials, ensuring that new solutions meet performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements before scaling up to full production.

Job Summary

The Process Specialist (Extrusion Blow Moulding, Injection Moulding, Stretch Blow Moulding) is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering trials for product development, ensuring compliance with deadlines and technical specifications. The role also ensures equipment reliability and proper maintenance, while keeping moulds and parts fully updated and ready for use.

Key tasks & Activities

• Assist in the execution of trials for product development;
• Support the setup and operation of machines for testing new packaging solutions;
• Help adjust process parameters to achieve required product quality (with guidance from senior team members);
• Monitor trials and help record key process data and results;
• Support material preparation and handling (resins, samples, moulds);
• Assist with equipment maintenance and organization of tools and parts;
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality and performance standards are met;
• Participate in projects focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Who we are looking for…

Background and Experience

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronics or Polymers – preferable), or a professional/technical course in Mechatronics

Technical Skills

• Fluent in English and Portuguese (Mandatory);
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and engineering principles;
• Interest in manufacturing processes and polymer technologies;
• Knowledge of quality concepts is a plus;
• Microsoft Office.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong teamwork mindset with a proactive and hands-on approach
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Curiosity to challenge the status quo and propose improvements
• Motivation to contribute to innovation and experimental development work

Logoplaste is committed to creating a workplace where you feel welcomed and cared for. Where you can grow as a professional and as a person. Where you have access to resources and knowledge. Where respect and integrity guide all interactions and behaviors. Where your success depends on your performance, approach and mindset.

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