Lead Film R&D Product Developer: Adhesives & Polymers

3M Vietnam; Indiana; On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Bengaluru, India is seeking a Product Developer in Film R&D to drive processing and adhesive innovations from concept to production. You will lead cross-functional efforts with materials science, processing, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-performance film solutions for branding applications.

The role requires an advanced degree in polymer science and 8–12 years of hands-on experience in functional film R&D, with a track record in adhesives, film processing, and new product

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in polymer science or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in product development and functional film R&D.
• Proven expertise in adhesives and sustainable material technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development with expertise in film R&D and adhesives.
• Scale up new film formulations from lab to production.
• Collaborate with raw material suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Provide technical support and training to customers.

Skills

Adhesives technology

Polymer science

Film processing

Product development

Laboratory testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Project planning

Education

M.Tech or Ph.D. in Polymer Science/Technology

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

3M Bengaluru, India is seeking a Product Developer in Film R&D to drive processing and adhesive innovations from concept to production. You will lead cross-functional efforts with materials science, processing, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-performance film solutions for branding applications.

The role requires an advanced degree in polymer science and 8–12 years of hands-on experience in functional film R&D, with a track record in adhesives, film processing, and new product