Adhesive Product Developer - Building and Construction Products

tesa; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

tesa is seeking a Product Developer for the Air and Waterproofing business line in the United States. You will lead design and development of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for building and construction, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure performance and manufacturability.

Responsibilities include driving new product development from concept to final results, building prototypes, advancing material and formulation development, and guiding co-development with key customers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Strong analytical and process-oriented thinking with a systematic approach.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Develop adhesive tapes focused on building and construction, improving existing products and expanding offerings.
• Lead and manage innovative product development projects from concept to completion.
• Create, build, and evaluate prototypes (lab, pilot, production) and report findings clearly.
• Drive material and formulation development and define relevant test methods.
• Lead co-development projects with selected customers for new products or expanded apps.
• Participate in tech days, trade fairs, and open house events.
• Analyze competitive solutions and market trends to shape product strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Effective communication

Travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science

PhD preferred

Job description

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! tesа is a leading global manufacturer of adhesive solutions for industrial and commercial applications, and we are seeking a skilled Product Developer for our Air and Waterproofing business. In this role, you will lead the design and development of innovative pressure-sensitive adhesive tape solutions for building and construction applications—working closely with cross-functional partners to ensure strong product performance, manufacturability, and customer value.

How You'll Help The Formula

• Develop adhesive tapes focused on the building and construction 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.
• Create, build, and evaluate prototypes (lab, pilot, and production trials) and communicate findings clearly to key stakeholders—linking performance to customer requirements and application use-cases.
• Drive material and formulation development (e.g., adhesive systems, backings, primers, release liners) and define test methods relevant to target applications (e.g., unwind, tack, peel, shear, temperature performance, aging, adhesion to typical substrates).
• Lead co-development projects with selected customers, resulting in new products or expanded application fields.
• 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.

Key Elements For Your Role

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science; PhD preferred.
• Strong analytical and process-oriented thinking with a systematic approach and high technical aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams (R&D, Business, Marketing, Sales, Production, Quality, and external partners).
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

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Posted on: 8/4/2026