Senior Chemist
Core
Developing and localizing innovative adhesive, sealant, and coating formulations for automotive and industrial applications with a focus on emerging technologies.
Role type
Senior IC chemist (polymer/materials)
Builds
New adhesive, sealant, and coating formulations for automotive OEMs and industrial equipment
Domain
Specialty chemicals (adhesives, sealants, coatings) for automotive and industrial manufacturing
Required skills
polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, material science, product development, project management, laboratory testing, scale-up support, technical documentation, compliance management
Preferred skills
polyurethane or epoxy chemistries, e-Mobility technologies, lightweighting, battery solutions, sustainable materials
Technologies
SAP, MS Office
Responsibilities
Lead development of new adhesive, sealant, and coating formulations; Design, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments and application testing; Manage product development projects in accordance with Sika Product Creation Process; Support pilot and commercial scale-up activities from laboratory to production; Provide technical support for customer trials, product implementation, and problem-solving activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC