Product Developer - Masking, Packaging & Repairing (m/f/d) - IT, Entwicklung

Your tasks include:

• Develop and optimize self-adhesive tape solutions for masking, packaging and repairing applications, considering performance, quality, cost and sustainability requirements
• Develop, evaluate, qualify and implement new materials, formulations, components and technologies
• Translate customer, market and business requirements into technical product concepts and development activities
• Lead and manage product development projects and feasibility studies from initial concept through qualification and implementation
• Build and maintain technical know-how in collaboration with internal experts, suppliers, research institutions and other external partners
• Identify, evaluate and qualify new raw materials, technologies and suppliers
• Plan, execute and evaluate laboratory and application tests to validate product performance and suitability for defined applications
• Drive the transfer and scale-up of successful product developments from laboratory and pilot scale into serial production in close collaboration with manufacturing and process experts
• Ensure the technical maintenance, optimization and continuous improvement of existing products throughout their lifecycle
• Act as a technical interface between Marketing, Central R&D, Production, Procurement, Quality and other relevant functions
• Monitor relevant market, technology and material developments and identify opportunities for innovation and product portfolio improvement
• Conduct patent and technology landscape research and contribute to patent expert groups and the protection of tesa's intellectual property
• Document development activities, results and technical decisions and ensure effective knowledge transfer within the organization

What you will need

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related technical field, ideally with a focus on adhesives, polymers, coatings or related technologies
• Initial professional experience in product development, R&D or a related technical environment is desirable
• Practical experience with self-adhesive products, polymer technologies, coatings or tape technologies is a strong advantage
• Structured, analytical and proactive approach to problem-solving, combined with a creative and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage technical projects independently and translate complex technical requirements into practical solutions
• Strong interest in understanding customer applications and developing products that create tangible value
• Passion for working in interdisciplinary and international teams and collaborating effectively with different stakeholders
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Fluent written and spoken English skills; German language skills are an advantage