Job Description

Location:

Germany, Hamburg - Headquarter tesa SE

Level:

Professionals

Function:

Research & Development

Working Hours: Full-time


What you will do
As a

Research Scientist – Liner & Backings

, you will be part of our

Technology Lab

, where we develop advanced polymer films and release liners for high-performance adhesive tapes. In this role, you will contribute to the development of

innovative and sustainable materials

, helping us strengthen our position as a technology leader in the adhesives industry.You will work at the interface of

material science, process engineering, and product development

, combining hands-on laboratory work with cross-functional collaboration. Your contributions will directly influence the next generation of tape backings and liners that support

sustainability, efficiency, and performance

across a variety of industrial applications.

Development of

filmic materials

within R&D projects, in close cooperation with suppliers

Project management

of material and process development initiatives, as appropriate Close collaboration with

internal product development, production, and purchasing teams

Preparation and testing of laboratory samples

to assess material performance Support of

pilot and production trials

for scale-up and validation

Documentation, interpretation, and presentation

of experimental results

Technical responsibility

for selected parts of the filmic backing assortment
What you will need
Master’s degree in

Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science

, or comparable field, with focus on

polymer technology or surface science

Solid understanding of

polymer film production and processing

Strong

analytical and conceptual thinking

skills

Proactive, hands-on, and collaborative

working style Excellent

organizational skills

and an

international mindset

Proficiency in

MS365 and standard office applications

Very good

English

skills (German is an advantage but not required)
What you can expect
tesa is one of the world's leading manufacturers of adhesive tape solutions, with a range of more than 7,000 products. With passion for technology, we drive innovation, reliability, and sustainability to shape a better future.


Our solutions make a difference in the work, products, and lives of our customers across a variety of industries, including Automotive, Electronics, and Home applications. With this, we address a broad segment of business customers, but also you as a private consumer.


You might be surprised to discover the many places where our adhesive solutions are at work, from the battery in your electric car, to the display of your mobile phone, and even in the elevator in your building. Wherever you look, you'll find tesa - holding the world together since more than 125 years.


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