Adhesive Technology Developer

Job overview

The Adhesive Technology Developer role is onsite in Sparta, MI, within tesa’s Research & Development function. Compensation is not specified. tesa develops sustainable adhesive solutions intended to improve customers’ work, products, and lives. The developer advances hotmelt adhesive technologies, formulations, processing methods, and technology building blocks that support future products and business growth. The role combines laboratory and pilot-scale experimentation, project work, analytical characterization, documentation, and collaboration with global R&D teams to develop scalable solutions.

What you'll do

• Develop products, materials, processes, technology modules, and methods through feasibility studies, business cases, and projects
• conduct experimental work, prepare samples, and plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale trials
• coordinate and supervise pilot and production trials
• operate analytical equipment for sample characterization
• contribute to and lead projects
• document and report technical knowledge
• contribute to patent applications and state-of-the-art and freedom-to-operate analyses
• maintain internal and external technical networks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adhesive technology developer

sparta mi

tesa tape

research and development

hotmelt adhesives

polymer science

formulation

extrusion processing

coating technologies

pilot-scale trials

analytical characterization

sustainable adhesives

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline and experience developing adhesive, polymer, coating, sealant, elastomer, or thermoplastic systems; a master’s or Ph.D. is preferred.

About the employer

tesa tape is hiring for this role. Industry: Adhesive Manufacturing. Sector: 32.