Research Scientist - Liner & Backings (m/f/d)

  • Location: ​Hamburg, Norderstedt - tesa Headquarter
  • Entry as: Permanent
  • Work Area: Research and Development

 

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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