Roles & OpportunitiesCollaborate closely with internal and external team members by sharing experiences and findings and developing next steps. Responsible for creating new technologies with track record of commercial implementations. Comfortable in managing unknown situations and independently planning and leading product development. Routinely recommend new products and technical solutions.
Job Description- Independently plan and lead research projects to systematically solve technical challenges to create new technologies and chemical building blocks for sealing/bonding materials
- Expand expertise in area of sealing/bonding materials, including chemical interactions, formulation concepts, structure-property relationships, and analytical test methods. Prior experience with epoxy adhesives is considered a plus.
- Systematical experimentation using DOE and other statistical methods in evaluating data
- Determine and protect intellectual properties and support activities for patent monitoring and filing
- Cultivate global collaboration via initiation of internal and external scientific community engagement
- Internal consultant/champion for sealing/bonding technology
- Independent worker that is competent with self-directed work and may provide leadership to researchers
Qualifications- MS, or PhD. degree in Chemistry desired
- Experience in adhesive formulation is considered a plus, especially relevant epoxy and/or urethane experience and interpretation of mechanical and analytical test results
- Manufacturing support of product trials, issues, customer questions
- Communication with internal and external customers on products in market and under development
- 10+ years experience in self-driven work and solving technical challenges.
- Excellent oral communication, technical writing skills and presentation skills
- Skilled in maintaining and improving safety requirements
- Established track record of new product development and launch
Additional InformationPerks & Benefits- 401K with generous company match
- Bonuses
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Floating Holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Education Assistance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program & More!
Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.
We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education, and or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
