Norderstedt: Intern - Pilot Center & New Processing for Simulation (m/f/d)

• Location: ​Hamburg, Norderstedt - tesa Headquarter
• Entry as: limited to max. 6 months
• Work Area: Research and Development

What you will do

In this internship, you will join our Pilot Center & New Processing team, where we develop and optimize innovative polymer processing technologies. You will gain hands-on experience at the interface of process simulation, experimental validation, and extrusion technology, working closely with experienced engineers and scientists.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to real industrial challenges, contribute to ongoing development projects, and deepen your understanding of modern polymer processing and simulation methods within a pilot-scale environment.
Your tasks include:

• Supporting development and optimization projects with a focus on process simulation for extrusion technologies

• Setting up, conducting, and evaluating hands-on experiments on advanced extrusion and pilot-scale systems

• Preparing polymer samples and performing material characterization and analysis in collaboration with the team

• Applying statistical experimental design (DOE) to plan experiments and interpret results efficiently

• Analyzing experimental and simulation data, comparing results, and identifying process optimization potential

• Creating clear and structured documentation, including reports, presentations, and technical discussions of results

• Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams from processing, materials, and simulation domains

What you will need

• Enrolled student in a relevant field of study such as Process Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a comparable discipline

• Basic knowledge of polymer chemistry and polymer processing is desirable

• Experience with simulation tools (e.g. ANSYS or similar) is an advantage

• Familiarity with extrusion technology and statistical experimental design (DOE) is a plus

• Experience in conducting experiments and data analysis

• Good German and/or English language skills

• Proficiency in MS Office programs

• Strong teamwork and communication skills, combined with an independent and structured working style

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.