Innovative Adhesive Product Developer — Building & Construction

tesa; Sparta Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

tesa is seeking an Adhesive Product Developer for building and construction applications. You will lead design and development of pressure-sensitive tapes, collaborating with R&D, marketing, sales and customers to deliver high-performance, manufacturable solutions.

Responsibilities include creating prototypes (lab, pilot, production), driving material and formulation development, defining test methods (unwind, tack, peel, shear), and managing cross-functional projects from concept to launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science; PhD preferred.
• Strong analytical and process-oriented thinking with a systematic approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for building and construction.
• Create, build, and evaluate prototypes (lab, pilot, and production trials) and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Drive material and formulation development (adhesive systems, backings, primers, release liners) and define test methods (unwind, tack, peel, shear, temperature performance).
• Lead co-development projects with customers resulting in new products or expanded application fields.
• Participate in tech days, trade fairs, and open house events.
• Analyze competitive solutions and market trends to shape product strategy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional communication

Project management

Education

Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science degree

PhD preferred

Job description

tesa is seeking an Adhesive Product Developer for building and construction applications. You will lead design and development of pressure-sensitive tapes, collaborating with R&D, marketing, sales and customers to deliver high-performance, manufacturable solutions.

Responsibilities include creating prototypes (lab, pilot, production), driving material and formulation development, defining test methods (unwind, tack, peel, shear), and managing cross-functional projects from concept to launch.