Product Developer (f/m/x) in Paper Coating technologies

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Buchholz, Hamburg

Your mission

We are tackling global plastic pollution - and you will be a part of the solution!
With our innovative technology, we turn plant leftovers of the agricultural industry into a novel sustainable biomaterial - biobased, plastic-free, and compostable. A material that leaves no harmful traces. With this, we want to replace as many plastics as possible, and this is where you come in.

As Product Developer (f/m/x) in Paper Coating technologies
you will drive the advancement and optimization of our paper coating technologies and products, to help us enable a transition to use traceless products for a maximum array of applications and make the biggest possible contribution to solving global plastic pollution.

With your experience in paper coating technologies (dispersion and/or extrusion) and in natural polymers you will be a key player in developing innovative solutions that push the development of our coated paper products. You will collaborate closely with our R&D, operations and sales teams to transform market concepts and requirements into practical, market-ready technologies. Your role will involve analysing performance metrics, conducting comprehensive testing, designing of samples and prototypes, advising on the scale-up of our products and providing strategic insights to expand the array of our paper coating applications. By bridging technical knowledge with customer needs, you will help our organization develop our paper coating products and sustainable solutions for complex industrial challenges. As part of your tasks

You develop processing concepts, lead laboratory tests in our facilities, and communicate technical and project-related information to internal and external stakeholders
You define and develop, as well as validate, innovative testing strategies and ensure optimum testability as part of product development
You characterize materials and products, and perform application tests in lab scale
Continuously expand the understanding of state-of-the-art technologies and processes for specific products
You support production tests in collaboration with our partners for the application of traceless materials on their machines
You help us gain an even deeper understanding of our materials as they are used in converting machines to understand their potential for optimization
You identify opportunities to optimize our material properties while maintaining their unique, holistic sustainability
You share your knowledge about the processing of our material and ideas on how to improve the production with our production and quality teams

You will spend your working days in an innovative work environment with start-up flair in our laboratory in Buchholz i.d.N., south of Hamburg.

Your profile

You have a degree in polymer science, material science, chemical engineering or similar with an applied research mindset
You have at least 3 years of experience in biopolymer-based product and features development
You have at least 3 years of technical experience in the (bio)polymer converting industry with a specialization in paper extrusion, dispersion paper coating, or film extrusion.
You have experience in Product Packaging, Methodologies, and Processes.
You have a sound technical understanding of natural polymer structures, interactions, processing techniques and polymer compounds
You are practically minded and have a solution-oriented mindset
You have experience in managing projects independently and have a track record of successfully leading projects from concept to implementation
You are a team player with the ability to communicate directly and to the point and thrive in cross-functional collaborations
You have an entrepreneurial spirit, are reliable and think innovatively
You're down-to-earth, direct, with a sense of humour
You are proficient in both spoken and written English (and ideally German – we will be happy to support you here)

Don’t meet every single requirement? We would still like to hear from you - you might be just the right person for this or other roles!

Why us?

At traceless, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll discover a mission. As pioneers in sustainable innovation, we’ve developed a groundbreaking process to transform agricultural residues into a natural, sustainable material. If you’re passionate about driving the green industrial revolution and creating a better future, your journey begins here.

Meaningful Work: Be part of a purpose-driven organization that directly contributes to ecological sustainability. Your work at traceless will help turn our vision of a plastic-free world into reality.

Dynamic Company Culture: Join a team of passionate experts united by their commitment to excellence and a shared vision for a sustainable future. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, fairness, and accountability. At traceless, leadership is not about titles but about how we interact, make decisions, and grow together. Our leadership approach, based on systemic principles, ensures that both enablers and experts take responsibility for goals, practices, processes, and professionalism.

Flexible Organizational Model: We embrace a decentralized structure that allows individuals to take on multiple roles and respond flexibly and efficiently to the demands of a dynamic environment. This innovative model fosters autonomy, decision-making, and collaboration across all levels.

Growth and Development: Our expansion offers you the chance to be part of a rapidly growing company and develop both professionally and personally. With a clear vision and support from flat hierarchies, you will be empowered to drive real innovation.

Comprehensive Benefit Program: We are committed to the satisfaction and well-being of our team through a comprehensive benefits package:

Education: Access to training, workshops, and learning platforms for your continuous development.
Engagement: Team events, community-building activities, and internal initiatives to strengthen collaboration.
Health & Wellness: Access to over 10,000 fitness and wellness facilities through Wellpass, along with resources to support mental and physical health.
Mobility: The Deutschlandticket, subsidized by traceless, to encourage sustainable commuting.
Pension: Implementation of a company pension scheme to provide long-term financial security.

Competitive Compensation: With our transparent salary model and equity program, you’ll not only be fairly compensated but also become a true partner in our mission.

Autonomy and Impact: Enjoy the freedom to develop solutions independently and drive meaningful change. We provide the opportunity to take initiative and apply your expertise to make a lasting impact.

Be Part of the Movement:
We are more than just a company – we are a community driven by the goal of making sustainable technology the new standard. Apply today and help us bring visionary ideas to life. Together, we’ll shape a future free from plastic pollution!