Product Developer, Film R&D, Processing and Adhesives, 3M, Bengaluru
Job Description
3M is hiring a Product Developer in film R&D, processing and adhesives in Bengaluru. You will develop graphic films and adhesives from idea to launch, and scale them up for production. You need an M.Tech or PhD and 8 to 12 years of experience.
At a glance
- Position: Product Developer (req. R01172225), full time
- Team: Commercial Branding and Transportation Division, Commercial Solutions segment
- Reports to: R&D Leader of the division
- Where: Bengaluru, India
- Posted: 9 October 2026
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 9 November 2026)
What the 3M film and adhesives Product Developer will do
- Lead product development in functional films, film processing and materials science
- Work with extruded, injection-moulded, calendered and solvent-cast films
- Develop permanent, removable and pressure-sensitive adhesives, including for low-surface-energy surfaces
- Use film additives and surface treatments so films take printing inks well
- Test films for durability, weathering and mechanical strength, and benchmark rival graphics products
- Apply colour science to get the right shade and matte finish
- Scale new film formulations from the lab to commercial production, with plants, suppliers and contract makers
- Bring in new and more sustainable materials, and train customers on product use
Why this role matters
Polymer film and adhesive R&D jobs are rare in India, and most sit inside global firms. This one owns products from concept to launch. It suits a polymer scientist who wants to see their formulations in real use, from vehicle wraps to brand signs.
What 3M is looking for
- An M.Tech or PhD in polymer science or technology, materials science or a related field
- 8 to 12 years in product development, functional film R&D and materials science
- Proven expertise in adhesives, polymers, film processing and sustainable materials
- Experience with raw material suppliers and third-party contract manufacturers
- Lab testing skills and experience taking new products to market
- Strong communication, planning and organisation
Pay and location
The posting gives no salary. It is a full-time role in Bengaluru. 3M says your application may not be considered unless you give your education and work history, by CV or in the form.
How to apply
Apply through the official 3M job posting. 3M’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 9 November 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.
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Hiring institution: 3M
Official advertisement: 3m.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
How to prepare for this application
- Bring a launch story. Describe one film or adhesive you took from lab to market, with numbers.
- Know PSA basics well. Tack, peel and shear, and how to bond to low-surface-energy plastics.
- Talk about scale-up. Explain how you moved a formulation onto an extrusion or coating line.
- Show print knowledge. Solvent, eco-solvent and water-based inks behave differently on films.
- Mention sustainability. PVC-free films and recycled content are live topics in graphics.
About 3M
3M is a US-based science company founded in 1902 as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. It makes adhesives, abrasives, films, safety products and many other materials. Its well-known brands include Scotch and Post-it.
