Adhesive technology Developer Hotmelt

tesa; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adhesive technology company is seeking a Technology Developer specialized in Hotmelt Technologies in Sparta, TN. You will be responsible for developing and optimizing adhesive formulations and collaborating with various departments to implement new technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Chemistry or related fields, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This is a full-time mid-senior level position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Experience in hotmelt formulation or extrusion industry is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize hotmelt adhesive formulations for various applications.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Pilot Center Engineering, and Production Engineering.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Engineer - Adhesive Technology Developer

Function: Research & Development

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!

We are seeking a talented and motivated Technology Developer that will specialize in Hotmelt Technologies to join our team. In this role, developing and optimizing hotmelt adhesive formulations and processes to meet the specific requirements of our customers will be one of your main responsibilities. You will build a detailed understanding of current raw material offerings in the market and formulation requirements. Translating lab-based formulations to our pilot line which can generate rapid prototypes while pushing the boundaries of our current processing capabilities will be a process you own. If you like collaborating, this position is for YOU. You\'ll get the chance to work with Product Development (PD), Pilot Center Engineering (PC), Production Engineering, and New Business Development to ensure the successful implementation of new technologies for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize hotmelt adhesive formulations for various applications
• Build local expertise on specific raw material processing and formulation capabilities including synthetic rubber and acrylics
• Build local expertise on lab-to-pilot processing of hotmelt adhesive raw materials and formulations
• Analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions and recommendations
• Stay informed on the latest advances in hotmelt technologies in academia and trends within the industry
• Collaborate with Product Development (PD), Pilot Center Engineering (PC), and Production Engineering to ensure seamless technology transfer
• Build strong relationships with raw material suppliers and stay up-to-date with market offerings in the space
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• Hotmelt formulation or extrusion industry experience advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organization skills
• Self-motivated and innately curious to solve problems quickly and creatively
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and project teams simultaneously

Employment terms

• Mid-Senior level
• Full-time
• Job function: Research
• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing

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