Innovative Hot-Melt Adhesive Technologist
tesa
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Job summary
tesa Technology Developer leads development of hotmelt adhesive technologies, formulations, processing methods, and technology building blocks to support future growth. The role collaborates with global R&D teams to turn innovative concepts into scalable adhesive solutions.
Candidates typically hold a Bachelor's in Polymer Science/Engineering (Ph.D./M.S. preferred) with experience in adhesives, polymers, coating or elastomer systems, and strong lab/pilot-scale skills.
Qualifications
- Experience developing adhesive, polymer, coating, sealant, elastomer, or thermoplastic systems.
- Understanding of hotmelt PSA technology and thermoplastic elastomers (SIS, SBS, SEBS).
- Experience with natural rubber, polyolefin, and specialty polymer systems.
- Bachelor's degree required; Ph.D./M.S. preferred in related field.
Responsibilities
- Develops products, materials, processes, technology modules and methods within feasibility studies, business cases and projects.
- Coordinates and supervises pilot and production trials.
- Runs analytical equipment for sample characterization.
- Documents and reports on an international scale.
- Consults on projects as project participant and as Project Leader.
- Initiates and supports development projects.
Skills
Education
Job description
tesa Technology Developer leads development of hotmelt adhesive technologies, formulations, processing methods, and technology building blocks to support future growth. The role collaborates with global R&D teams to turn innovative concepts into scalable adhesive solutions.
Candidates typically hold a Bachelor's in Polymer Science/Engineering (Ph.D./M.S. preferred) with experience in adhesives, polymers, coating or elastomer systems, and strong lab/pilot-scale skills.
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