Adhesive Product Developer

tesa tape • Sparta, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to revolutionize tape with us? At tesa , we're not just colleagues; we're collaborators who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Our mission is to create sustainable adhesive solutions that improve the work, products, and lives of our customers - we're passionate about making a difference! tesa is a leading global manufacturer of adhesive solutions for industrial and commercial applications, and we are seeking a skilled Product Developer for our Home Appliance business. We provide a wide range of adhesive solutions that enable the assembly and safe transport of goods for our Home Appliance customers while we continue to identify and pursue new opportunities to serve this market segment.

Requirements

• PhD, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong analytical and process-oriented thinking, with a systematic approach and high technical aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Develop adhesive tapes focused on the Home Appliance market, working on both the enhancement of existing products and the expansion of new offerings in close collaboration with product management, process development, sales teams and key customers.
• Lead and manage innovative product development projects from initial concept to final completion.
• Design, prototype, and analyze new product designs, and effectively communicate findings to key stakeholders.
• Conduct internal and external product training sessions.
• Actively participate in tech days, trade fairs, and open house events.
• Analyze competitive solutions and market trends to shape product strategy and maintain a competitive edge.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees