Bachelor or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science; PhD preferred.
Strong analytical and process-oriented thinking with a systematic approach.
High technical aptitude and capacity to produce innovative solutions.
Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork across functions.
Willingness to travel up to 15%.
Proven experience in adhesive tape development is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
Develop adhesive tapes for the building and construction market, enhancing existing products and creating new offerings.
Lead innovative product development projects from concept to completion.
Create and evaluate prototypes, communicating findings to stakeholders to connect performance with customer needs.
Drive the development of materials and formulations, defining relevant testing methods for target applications.
Lead co-development projects with customers to generate new products and applications.
Participate in trade fairs and technology days to showcase products and gather market insights.
Analyze market trends and competitive solutions to inform product strategies.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Engagement in industry events and networking.
Exposure to innovative projects and practices within the adhesive technology sector.
Full Job Description
How you'll help the formula:
Develop adhesive tapes focused on the building and construction market, working on both the enhancement of existing products and the expansion of new offerings in close collaboration with product management, process development, sales teams and key customers.
Lead and manage innovative product development projects from initial concept to final completion.
Create, build, and evaluate prototypes (lab, pilot, and production trials) and communicate findings clearly to key stakeholders-linking performance to customer requirements and application use-cases.
Drive material and formulation development (e.g., adhesive systems, backings, primers, release liners) and define test methods relevant to target applications (e.g., unwind, tack, peel, shear, temperature performance, aging, adhesion to typical substrates).
Lead co-development projects with selected customers, resulting in new products or expanded application fields.
Actively participate in tech days, trade fairs, and open house events.
Analyze competitive solutions and market trends to shape product strategy and maintain a competitive edge.
Other duties as assigned.
Key elements for your role:
Bachelor or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science; PhD preferred.
Strong analytical and process-oriented thinking with a systematic approach and high technical aptitude.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams (R&D, Business, Marketing, Sales, Production, Quality, and external partners).
Willingness to travel up to 15%.
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