Adhesive Technology Developer

Tesa SE

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field; Ph.D. or M.S. preferred.
  • Experience in developing adhesives, polymers, coatings, sealants, elastomers, or thermoplastic systems.
  • Understanding of hotmelt PSA technology and thermoplastic elastomers (SIS, SBS, SEBS).
  • Familiarity with natural rubber, polyolefin, and specialty polymer systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop products, materials, and processes within feasibility studies and business projects.
  • Contribute to foundational knowledge and technical advancements.
  • Perform hands-on experimental work and manage lab and pilot trials.
  • Coordinate and supervise trials in production settings.
  • Operate analytical equipment for sample characterization.
  • Participate in projects as both a contributor and project leader.
  • Document and communicate findings on an international scale.
  • Initiate patent applications and conduct 'State of the Art' analysis.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to global R&D networks for collaboration.
  • Engagement in innovative and cutting-edge projects.
  • Involvement in the entire product development cycle, from concept to commercialization.
Full Job Description
The Technology Developer is responsible for the development of hotmelt adhesive technologies, formulations, processing methods, and technology building blocks that support future product and business growth. The role focuses on adhesive formulation, compounding, extrusion processing, coating technologies, and analytical characterization. The person hired for this position will lead feasibility studies, support product development programs, and collaborate with global R&D teams to transform innovative concepts into scalable adhesive solutions.

How you'll help the formula:

Technology Development / Development of Building Blocks
  • Develops products, materials, processes, technology modules and methods within the framework of feasibility studies, business cases and projects.
  • Contributes to the build-up of basic knowledge and fundamental work.
  • Performs experimental work (measurements, preparations of samples, plan and execute trials on lab and pilot scale)
  • Coordinates and supervises pilot and production trials.
  • Runs analytical equipment for sample characterization.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Project Work
  • Consults on projects as project participant and in the role of a Project Leader.
  • Initiates and supports development projects.

Knowledge Management
  • Ensures the preservation and development of broad & in-depth knowledge by means of documentation.
  • Documents and reports in written and verbal form on an international scale.

Intellectual Property and State of the Art Analysis / FTO Analysis
  • Contributes and initiates patent applications.
  • Carries out "State of the Art" analysis in consultation with the responsible colleagues.
  • Supports the Patent Field Expert Teams.
  • Supports FTO analysis from the technological perspective.

Networking
  • Creates and maintains internal and external networks, focusing on technological relevant aspects (e.g. suppliers, vendors) as well as external collaborations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Key elements for your role:
  • Bachelors degree in: Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related technical discipline. Ph.D. or M.S.; preferred.
  • Experience developing adhesive, polymer, coating, sealant, elastomer, or thermoplastic systems.
  • Understanding of hotmelt PSA technology, Thermoplastic elastomers (SIS, SBS, SEBS).
  • Natural rubber, polyolefin and specialty polymer systems experience.

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Posted on: 9/17/2026

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