Lead Product Developer - Electrically Conductive Coatings (m / f / d)

Contract type : unbefristet

Working time : Vollzeit

As a Lead Product Developer, you will be the technical lead and central expert for electrically conductive (EC) coating technologies at tesa. You will drive the evaluation, qualification, and integration of EC coatings into high-performance adhesive solutions for our Electronics Business Unit.

Working at the interface of coatings technology, surface science, and application engineering, you will translate advanced material concepts into robust, scalable products. Your role combines hands-on laboratory work, deep technical analysis, and close collaboration with internal teams and external technology partners to enable innovative functional coatings for future applications.

Your tasks include :

• Act as the primary technical expert and key contact for all EC Coatings topics at tesa.
• Apply, test, and evaluate electrically conductive coatings on insulating substrates.
• Perform coating trials and application testing in the lab, including spreading, printing, and standard tesa application tests.
• Optimize application processes for conductive pastes.
• Analyze coating performance using advanced surface and electrochemical characterization methods (e.g. AFM, CLSM, SEM).
• Document results, prepare technical reports, and derive clear recommendations for product integration.
• Collaborate closely with production, marketing, and R&D to ensure successful industrial implementation.

University degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

Several years of proven experience in electrically conductive coatings, including hands-on formulation work in previous roles.

Deep process knowledge of pad printing, screen printing, and jetting for conductive coating systems.

Experience with ionic liquids and their interaction with polymeric or composite substrates.

Strong expertise in surface characterization (AFM, CLSM, SEM) and electrochemical techniques (EIS).

Track record of leading external technical collaborations and translating technical results into product value.

Strategic, analytical, and independent working style with a clear solution orientation.

Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for international, interdisciplinary teamwork.

Fluent in English; German is a plus.

tesa ist einer der weltweit führenden Hersteller von Klebebandlösungen mit einem Sortiment von mehr als 7.000 verschiedenen Produkten. Mit Leidenschaft für Technologie treiben wir Innovation, Zuverlässigkeit und Nachhaltigkeit voran, um die Zukunft jeden Tag ein Stück besser zu machen.

Unsere Lösungen bereichern die Arbeit, Produkte und das Leben in einer Vielzahl von Branchen, zum Beispiel der Automobil- oder Elektronikindustrie, aber auch bei Ihnen Zuhause. Damit sprechen wir ein breites Industriesegment, aber auch Sie ganz persönlich an.

Sie werden sicher überrascht sein, wo unsere innovativen Klebebandlösungen überall zu finden sind. Von der Batterie in Elektroautos, über das Display Ihres Mobiltelefons bis hin zum Aufzug in Ihrem Gebäude, tesa hält die Welt zusammen. Und das seit mehr als 125 Jahren.