tesa · 1 day ago
Application Engineer – Customer Solution Center
Sparta, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years exptesa is a company dedicated to creating sustainable adhesive solutions that enhance the work and lives of customers. They are seeking an Application Engineer to support their Automotive business unit, providing technical expertise and application testing for adhesive products. The role involves collaborating with sales and product development to meet customer needs and drive innovation.
AutomotiveChemicalElectronicsManufacturingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Provide technical support to the tesa sales force and our automotive customers (OEMs, Tier suppliers, converters) in close cooperation with Business and Product Development
Plan and execute application-focused lab testing (e.g., peel/shear, temperature & humidity exposure, substrate compatibility, process simulation, benchmarking vs. competitor solutions)
Support product development by translating customer needs into test plans, requirements, and application validation
Drive co-development projects with selected key customers leading to new products or new applications
Conduct internal and external trainings (product trainings, tech days), and support trade fairs and customer events
Analyze competitive solutions and automotive market trends to identify opportunities and gaps
Perform customer visits within the USA to support trials, troubleshooting, and implementation on customer lines
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering or Science discipline
2-3 years of experience in engineering or manufacturing (automotive and/or product development preferred)
Strong analytical and process-oriented thinking with a systematic approach and high technical aptitude
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams (Sales, PD, Operations, Quality, customers)
Willingness to travel by auto/air approximately 10-20% of the time
Company
tesa
Tesa AG manufactures and markets self-adhesive products and system solutions for industry, trade, and consumer sectors worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Beiersdorf.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jorg Diesfeld
Group CFO - Member of the Executive Board
Recent News
2025-11-07
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