Chemist

Company Description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Job Description

Broad Function and Purpose of Position:

Responsible for maintaining and developing new products for the automotive OEM industry for the North America market according to Sika' s internal processes.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Independently run TCP, PDP, PMP and scout activities according to Sika internal processes
• Responsible for managing assigned projects (from idea proposal to product release) according to Sika PCP process
• Define QC (short term release & long term) requirements to ensure product quality and performance
• Responsible for transferring new products/ technologies to production plants and supervise plant trials
• Identify second source suppliers and approve alternative raw materials
• Initiate and attend technical presentations from raw material suppliers
• Obtain and interpret customer specification testing, gain material approval from customer specification testing
• Visit customers sites and provide technical solutions to customers
• Work with internal customers; sales, marketing, EHS, production and operation in assigned activities
• Learn and acquire expertise in Analytical Testing & Equipment necessary to carry out project work.
• Maintain assigned equipment in good operating condition and keep calibrations up to date
• Participate in and contribute to TC Lyndhurst Safety, Nuage and 5S activities and interact with other Sika global platforms.
• Keep accurate and organized work records
• Provide accurate and detailed monthly or project reports using good data collection and analytical skills.
• Provide training to new employees, Technicians and/or Jr Chemists
• Maintain as clean, safe, tidy and harassment free work environment
• Operate as an effective, cooperative Team Member with peers and subordinates in the Laboratory
• Attending all the necessary training requested by the company.
• Must be able to travel, approx. 10% of work time

Salary Range: $85K - $105K based on education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience/Education:

• BS or MS or Ph.D degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ year's hand-on experience in polyurethane chemistry, polyurethanes adhesives in automotive OEM market
• Good oral communication, technical presentation and technical writing skills
• Good skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint or equivalent.
• Experience in Design of Experiments, Design FMEA and other quality programs is a plus

Additional Information

Building Trust, Every Day

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable - every day.
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement: Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.