Packaging & Product Sustainability Specialist (f/m/d)

ABB
ABB

Product

Baden-Württemberg, Germany · Heidelberg, Germany

Posted on Sep 24, 2026

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Deze functie rapporteert aan:

Center of Excellence Leader - LCA & Ecodesign

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The work model for the role is: hybrid/ #LI-Hybrid


Key responsibilities


This role has a unique structure focusing primarily on Packaging, while also maintaining broader Product expertise. You will drive circularity principles in Packaging design, ensuring regulatory compliance with PPWR mandates, and collaborating with cross-functional teams globally. On the Product sustainability side, you will serve as a subject matter expert for assigned product lines, execute LCA studies and EPDs, drive eco-design principles implementation, and support local sustainability pilots.

You'll interface with key stakeholders across global Competence Centers and Manufacturing Units, championing Sustainability as a competitive advantage.

This role is contributing to the Center of Excellence LCA & Eco-design in Innovation & Common Module Agile Unit, Smart Power Division.


You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Develop and harmonize Packaging Sustainability and Circularity requirements for ABB Smart Power portfolio
  • Ensure packaging strategies comply with EU Packaging Regulations (PPWR) and emerging legislative requirements
  • Establish partnerships with local packaging reference persons, suppliers, and external committees supporting pilot projects for sustainable packaging solutions
  • Monitor regulatory trends in packaging sustainability and provide compliance recommendations
  • Conduct lifecycle assessments LCAs of Products & Packaging materials and processes to identify optimization opportunities
  • Manage EPD projects ensuring compliance and market credibility
  • Drive eco-design implementation and optimize environmental KPIs
  • Support Division Sustainability targets through collaboration

Qualifications for the role

  • A bachelor's or higher degree in design, materials or other relevant sciences.
  • 2-4+ years of experience in packaging development with focus on sustainability and circular economy principles.
  • Knowledge of packaging materials and their environmental impact
  • Experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
  • Familiarity with Ecodesign methodologies
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance in packaging industry
  • Passionate about Circularity and Sustainability topics with an innovative mindset.
  • Highly motivated team-player with a collaborative, learning-oriented, and solutions-focused approach.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and interface with global stakeholders.
  • Fluently in german and English

Benefits

  • Canteen
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Workpractices
  • Employee Share Acquisition Plan

Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.


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