Product Developer (f/m/x) in Film Extrusion technologies

Product Developer (f/m/x) in Film Extrusion technologies

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Your mission

We’re solving global plastic pollution – and you can be part of the solution! With our groundbreaking technology , we transform agricultural plant residues into an innovative and environmentally friendly biomaterial – bio‑based, plastic‑free, compostable. Our goal is to replace as much conventional plastic as possible and help us enable a transition to use traceless products across a maximum array of applications.

Your responsibilities

• Develop, scale and optimize film formulations based on traceless materials for blown and/or cast film extrusion (e.g. packaging, single‑use items, etc.).
• Design structured experiment plans, document all trials and evaluate data to derive clear development directions.
• Coordinate and perform material and film testing (e.g. tensile, puncture, tear, thickness profile, optical properties, barrier and sealing tests) together with internal labs and external partners.
• Investigate relationships between material structure, processing conditions and film properties, and feed results back into formulation and process design.
• Translate application requirements (e.g. mechanical strength, barrier, sealability) into film structure, recipes and process settings.
• Plan, execute and evaluate lab‑, pilot‑ and production‑scale extrusion trials, in collaboration with our Application Engineers.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for products and processes (specifications, test plans, trial reports, SOPs, scale‑up reports).
• Prepare and accompany scale‑up and validation runs on internal and customer extrusion lines.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with other groups to align on capabilities, customer needs, compliance and product implementation.

Your profile

• University degree in polymer science, material science, chemical engineering or similar with an applied research mindset.
• 5+ years of experience in biopolymer‑based product and features development.
• 5+ years of technical experience in the (bio)polymer converting industry with a specialization in film extrusion processes.
• Strong technical understanding of natural polymer structures, interactions, processing techniques and polymer compounds.
• Hands‑on mentality and a solution‑oriented mindset.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time from concept to implementation, at the required quality standards.
• Excellent decision‑making skills and analytical thinking, with the ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
• Team player with excellent communication skills and thrives in cross‑functional collaborations.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, reliability, and innovative thinking.
• Down‑to‑earth, direct, with a sense of humour.
• Proficient in spoken and written English (German preferred).

Why us?

At traceless, you work on projects that truly matter for the planet and future generations. With the launch of our first large‑scale production plant in Hamburg‑Harburg at the end of 2025, we are entering the commercial market. We are growing rapidly and seek committed people to shape the future of sustainable materials.

What you can expect

• Meaningful work with real environmental impact
• Start‑up spirit combined with industrial ambition and ample room to shape your role
• Personal and professional growth in a fast‑scaling company
• Inclusive, international team with more than 18 nationalities
• Flat hierarchies and a fair, respectful company culture

About Us

Traceless is a young company with a big vision: a future free of pollution and waste. Founded in Hamburg in 2020 by our female founding duo Anne and Johanna, we now have a diverse team from different disciplines, ages, and twelve nationalities. We seek to bring our materials to market rapidly and build our first large‑scale production facility in Hamburg‑Harburg. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

To apply, upload your CV and cover letter in the application form or email them to . We look forward to getting to know you!