Company Description

With over 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 marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5 billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

Job Description

The primary function of Technician is to provide necessary technical support to the development and maintenance of advanced chemical formulations for new construction, preservation, repair or renovation of structures. 

The incumbent provides support to advance-level technicians, scientists and managers through the performance of industry-related technical and organizational activities. The position level will be decided based on individual skillset and experience and resides within Construction Systems R&D organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with materials testing and coatings in a lab environment. Experience related to cementitious products is a plus.
• Willing to learn from scientists, senior teammates on lab work and product evaluation. Also, work with team members supporting development projects and other tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to follow standard test protocols, such as ASTM and other industry standards. Highly safety oriented.
• Willing and able to help maintaining labs, chemicals, and storage areas.
• Familiar with Forklift operation and able to get certification to operate.
• Able to lift bags and pails of materials as a part of routine lab work.
• Able to travel to plants in the U.S. for trials and troubleshooting when requested.
• Able to work hours flexible to accommodate lab testing and data collection.

Additional Information

• 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.