Product Development Intern - Prototyping & Launch

tesa tape, inc.; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

tesa, a global adhesives leader, is seeking a Product Development Intern to support the Air & Waterproofing BU from May 17th to August 13th, 2027. The internship will be based in Sparta, Michigan, with travel to Grand Rapids and Novi as needed, up to 20% of the time, in a multinational R&D setting.

This role offers hands-on experience translating customer needs into measurable specs, developing prototypes, and supporting scale-up activities within a collaborative product development team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field with at least 60 credit hours.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing 1–2 new product development products for the AWP line.
• Translate customer needs into quantitative and qualitative measures for gate decisions.
• Develop and evaluate prototypes and support scale-up activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

tesa, a global adhesives leader, is seeking a Product Development Intern to support the Air & Waterproofing BU from May 17th to August 13th, 2027. The internship will be based in Sparta, Michigan, with travel to Grand Rapids and Novi as needed, up to 20% of the time, in a multinational R&D setting.

This role offers hands-on experience translating customer needs into measurable specs, developing prototypes, and supporting scale-up activities within a collaborative product development team.