What you will do
As a Research Scientist – Acrylics Extrusion, you will drive innovation in solvent-free adhesive development using extrusion technology. You will play a key role in advancing formulation and compounding approaches, enabling the transition from laboratory concepts to scalable production processes. Working at the intersection of R&D, process development, and application engineering, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop next-generation adhesive solutions.
Your tasks include:
- Initiate, execute, and support the development of solvent-free adhesive formulations and extrusion-based building blocks for feasibility studies, business cases, and innovation projects
- Plan, coordinate, and conduct experimental work and trials across lab, pilot, and production scale environments
- Document, analyze, and communicate technical results in a structured and timely manner to ensure knowledge transfer and project continuity
- Contribute to and initiate invention disclosures and support the protection of intellectual property
- Perform literature and patent research, including technological input for freedom-to-operate (FTO) assessments
- Build and maintain strong internal and external technology networks to foster collaboration and innovation
- Support recruitment activities and provide technical guidance to students, interns, or junior team members
What you will need
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Science (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field). Knowledge of polymer processing and/or extrusion is preferred; professional industry experience is a plus.
- Strong curiosity and creative mindset with a passion for developing innovative solutions
- Hands-on mentality with the ability to work independently and drive experimental work forward
- Strong planning, prioritization, and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency in English; basic German language skills are an advantagP
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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Research Scientist – Acrylics Extrusion (m/f/d) Arbeitgeber: Tesa
Die tesa Werk Hamburg GmbH ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern nicht nur ein inspirierendes Arbeitsumfeld in einer der dynamischsten Städte Deutschlands bietet, sondern auch zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit fördern wir eine Kultur der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung und bieten unseren Mitarbeitern Zugang zu modernsten Technologien und Schulungen, um ihre Fähigkeiten auszubauen und ihre Karriere voranzutreiben. Bei uns haben Sie die Chance, aktiv an spannenden Projekten mitzuwirken und Teil eines globalen Marktführers zu sein, der Wert auf Teamarbeit und individuelle Beiträge legt.
