How many years of experience does this Customer Application Engineer – Industrial Trade & Converting role require?

The posting calls for 3–5 years of relevant experience.

What techniques or methods are required for this Customer Application Engineer – Industrial Trade & Converting role?

application testing, surface energy testing, durability/aging testing, benchmarking.

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Customer Application Engineer – Industrial Trade & Converting

Q: Where is the Customer Application Engineer – Industrial Trade & Converting role at tesa based?

This role is based in Sparta, MI.

Q: What polymers or materials does this Customer Application Engineer – Industrial Trade & Converting role work with?

Adhesives/sealants, Foam tapes, Film tapes, Transfer tapes.

tesa · Sparta, MI1mo ago

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Advise customers and sales on adhesive tape bonding, lamination and converting solutions with hands-on application testing.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on application testing and customer trials across foam/film/transfer tapes, from manual to automated converting lines.

Might not be for you. Customer-facing technical service with ~20% US travel plus 2-3 trips/year to Mexico — not a bench R&D role.

Bench and deskCustomer-facingTechnical expert for customers BS acceptable Realistic requirements

Core polymer roledouble-sided mounting tape solutions; foam/film/transfer tapes, high/low surface energy substrates, durability, temperature/aging; die-cuts, lamination builds, slitting, liner selection

Seniority: Mid-level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 3–5 yrs
Industry: General manufacturing
Role: Applications Engineering

Materials

Adhesives/sealants10 rolesFoam tapesFilm tapesTransfer tapes

Techniques

application testing7 rolessurface energy testingdurability/aging testingbenchmarking

Role details

Are you ready to revolutionize tape with us? At tesa, we're not just colleagues; we're collaborators who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Our mission is to create sustainable adhesive solutions that improve the work, products, and lives of our customers - *we're passionate about making a difference!* Internally, we call this position an

Application Solutions Engineer

. What are we looking for? Someone that wants to support our Industrial Trade & Converting business unit with a strong focus on double-sided mounting tape solutions. Our Customer Solution Center (CSC) supports customers and Sales with hands-on technical consulting, application testing, and implementation support.

In this role, *you* are the technical “go-to” partner for sales, distribution partners, and converters—translating customer requirements into robust tape + process solutions for mounting/bonding, surface protection, lamination, splicing, and transport securing (manual to automated processes).

How You'll Help The Formula

Provide technical consulting to customers and Sales for double-sided mounting applications (e.g., foam/film/transfer tapes, high/low surface energy substrates, durability, temperature/aging, clean appearance).
Plan and execute application-focused testing and deliver clear, customer-ready recommendations (test plans, results, benchmarking, process window).
Support customer trials and line implementations (manual and automated): define success criteria, run trials, document outcomes, and drive next steps to conversion and scale-up.
Lead and support converting-related solutions (die-cuts, lamination builds, slitting, liner selection, dispensing/automation concepts) in close collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders.
Drive surface protection concepts and select/validate solutions for mechanically demanding processes and sensitive surfaces.
Support lamination and splicing topics for industrial manufacturing and processing efficiency.
Deliver trainings for sales/partners and contribute to application guidelines, best practices, and technical documentation.
Other duties as assigned.

Key Elements For Your Role

BS/MS in Engineering or Science (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Chemical) or equivalent experience.
3–5 years in application engineering / technical service / process engineering in industrial manufacturing, converting, or related adhesive/tape application roles.
Willingness to travel up to \~20% within the USA as well as 2-3 x per year to Mexico.
Must have a valid driver's license and passport.

Strong hands-on and structured problem-solving skills (test planning, data interpretation, concise reporting, customer communication).
Collaborative mindset across Sales, Product Development, Quality, and Operations.

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Posted on: 8/14/26