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
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
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