# Product Developer, Film R&D, processing and adhesives

**Company**: 3M
**Location**: Bengaluru
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Manufacturing
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q159433

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## Description

3M Commercial Solutions segment is seeking a Product Developer, Film R&D, processing and adhesives. The role involves leading product development with expertise in functional film R&D, processing, and material science.

Responsibilities:

- Lead product development with expertise in functional film R&D, processing, and material science.

- Possess knowledge of extrudable, injection process, calender films, solvent process films, and latest commercial film formation technologies.

- Deep understanding of adhesives, including permanent, removable, and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA), tailored for low surface energy substrates and advanced adhesive technologies.

- Proficiency in polymeric materials and their structure-property relationships.

- Utilize film processing additives for thin film formation and surface modification for printable inks.

- Hands-on experience in film testing, assessing durability, exposure, and mechanical strength.

- Expertise in various printing technologies, including water-based, solvent, and eco-solvent.

- Apply color science and physics to achieve desired shade and matting effects.

- Understand and benchmark commercial graphics applications to ensure product competitiveness.

- Generate new ideas and develop products from concept to product launch.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and continuous improvement.

- Innovate and optimize product formulations to meet market demands and enhance performance.

- Develop and scale up new film formulations from lab to commercial production.

- Investigate and integrate new materials to advance product capabilities and sustainability.

- Provide technical support and training to customers on product applications and best practices.

- Experience working with raw material suppliers and third-party contract manufacturers.

- Ability to work closely with manufacturing plants to develop local formulation and scale up production.

- Have positive attitude and willingness to learn. Be a team player and work in collaboration with 3M global team, vendors and external research institutions.

Qualifications:

- M.Tech or Ph.D. in Polymer Science/Technology, Material Science, or a related field.

- 8 to 12 years of experience in product development, functional film R&D, and material science.

- Proven expertise in adhesives, polymeric materials, film processing, and sustainable material technologies.

- Experience collaborating with raw material suppliers and third-party contract manufacturers.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Product development and lab testing skills and experienced with new product commercialization process.

- Strong planning and organization skills.

## Skills

### Required
- Polymer Science
- Material Science
- Adhesives
- Film Processing
- Printing Technologies
- Color Science
- Polymeric Materials

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