Purpose meets potential

For Gen Z and younger millennials, purpose and growth matter as much as pay. They are looking for workplaces where their contribution counts and their development continues – especially in times that call for resilience and adaptability.

Why it matters

• 73% of Gen Z candidates say they would choose an employer aligned with their values (Deloitte Millennial Survey 2024).
• 88% research company culture online before applying (Glassdoor 2023).

In today’s environment, trust and transparency matter more than ever.
Candidates don’t just assess roles – they assess culture, leadership, and authenticity.

From hiring to belonging

Recruitment is no longer a business exchange — it’s a first cultural experience. The moment a candidate encounters a company’s story online, the employer brand begins to shape perception. Organizations that communicate honestly, show their human side, and acknowledge real challenges attract people who want to build, not just join.

What attracts people to SIG isn’t just food packaging and technology — it’s the chance to see their work make a difference, even during times of change. Across factories, R&D labs, and customer sites, engineers and operators tell the same story: every improvement contributes to a safer, smarter, and more sustainable food system.

On our social channels and career pages, Field Service Engineers share what life looks like behind the machines — solving real customer challenges, travelling across markets, and learning from every project. Their testimonials give an unfiltered look into the role: fast-paced, global, and deeply connected to impact.

These authentic stories are at the heart of how SIG attracts new talent — not with slogans, but through the voices of the people already shaping the future of packaging.

Story spotlight

From Dhaka to Düsseldorf, SIG’s Field Service Engineers keep the world running — literally.
Each one combines technical mastery with adaptability, working side by side with customers to maintain efficiency, quality, and trust.

Take Smartin, who relocated from India to Germany to support the development of SIG’s next-generation filling machine. Working closely with R&D, he tests prototypes, supports installations, and ensures seamless performance at customer sites. “Every day feels like a new challenge — and a new opportunity to learn,” he says.

Or Stefan, who transitioned from production to field service after two decades with SIG. His deep technical background now helps customers solve complex issues on-site, conduct training, and sustain high performance. “The best part,” he says, “is the teamwork - you’re never really alone out there.”

Their stories show what drives people in this role: the satisfaction of solving problems that matter, seeing results immediately, and growing through constant collaboration and trust.

Meet Smartin, Stefan, and more Field Service Engineers shaping the future of packaging on the Life@SIG blog.

Looking ahead

SIG’s next recruitment focus will center on purpose-driven storytelling and early-career mobility — showing candidates not just where they’ll work, but what they’ll help change.