Job Description

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2024, Sika's around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion.

Research and develop product as per product idea developed product management Follow company's processes, support ISO process Coordination with the respective Sika global R&D manager for new projects Raw material selection & validation Supplier selection & development in cooperation with the purchasing department Specifying product formulations Specifying production procedures in coordination with production department Taking part in new/alternate vendor development for the enhancement of product quality and cost reduction Troubleshooting - support the technical, QC and operations team whenever there is a customer complaint and they are not able to resolve it Cost optimization by reformulation Ensuring the ecology & safety of selected raw materials, intermediates & final products Maintaining secrecy, safeguarding confidential information & complying with Sika policies Developing formulation with Black Box for Toll Manufacturing locations . Working Closely with retail team & Target Market for product development .

Qualifications

BSc/Msc degree in Chemistry/ B.E in Chemical engineering or Material Science

Additional Information

Minimum of 10 years of experience in product development in Chemical Manufacturing Company for Cementitious products such as- grouts, mortars, powder additives, tile adhesives, tile grouts, bedding mortars, wall finish, plaster products, self-levelling screeds and industrial floor hardeners.


Candidate must have good knowledge of cement chemistry, supplementary cementitious materials, and various additives used in cementitious products.


Candidate must be familiar with the relevant IS, EN and ASTM testing methods and standards for raw materials and finished product. Knowledge on other construction chemicals products is not mandatory but will be of added advantage (admixtures, coatings, adhesives).