Solutions Engineer - Electrical Systems

Location: USA, Sparta - tesa Plant Sparta Function: Research & Development Are you ready to revolutionize tape with us? At tesa, we're not just colleagues; we're collaborators who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Our mission is to create sustainable adhesive solutions that improve the work, products, and lives of our customers - we're passionate about making a difference! Our Customer Solution Center (CSC) supports customers and Sales with hands-on technical consulting, application testing, and implementation support and we are looking for a Solutions Engineer – Electrical Systems (Wire Harnessing) to help grow our business in automotive and e-mobility wire harness applications. In this role, you will be the technical expert—translating harness requirements into reliable tape and process solutions for bundling & wrapping, abrasion and noise protection, thermal protection, and process-efficient taping (manual and automated). 1 The person selected for this position will split their time between our Customer Solution Center in Sparta and our Novi office; 2-3 days in each location every week. How you'll help the formula: Provide technical consulting to customers and Sales for wire harness applications and tape selection. Plan and execute application testing (e.g., adhesion, temperature/humidity aging, abrasion/noise performance, compatibility with cable jackets, process simulation, benchmarking). Support customer trials and line implementations: define success criteria, run trials, document results, and deliver clear recommendations. Troubleshoot quality/process issues at customer sites using structured root-cause analysis. Drive co-development projects with key customers and internal teams (Sales, Product Development, Operations, Quality). Deliver trainings (internal/external) and contribute to best-practice standards and documentation. Other duties as assigned. Key elements for your role: BS/MS in Engineering or Science (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Chemical) or equivalent experience. 3–5 years’ experience in wire harness manufacturing, automotive electrical systems, manufacturing/process engineering, technical service/application engineering, or related industrial field roles. Strong hands-on mindset: test planning, data interpretation, concise reporting, and customer communication. Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working cross-functionally. Willingness to travel ~40% within the USA. Must have a valid license and passport to travel to Mexico approx. 5 times/year. Posted on: 6/5/26 #APlaceForYou #LI-ONSITE tesa tape Do you think tesa? Please submit your resume and other required information.