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Sr. Chemist--Corrosion Engineer/Product Dev

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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 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. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

The successful candidate will lead laboratory and field investigations, develop new products, optimize existing technologies, and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to bring innovative solutions from concept to market.

This role focuses on the research, testing, and commercialization of advanced corrosion inhibitor technologies and serves as a key link between corrosion science, concrete technology, and real-world construction needs supporting the research and development of innovative durability solutions for concrete and construction applications.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Develop and evaluate corrosion protection technologies for concrete and reinforced structures.
  • Investigating corrosion initiation and propagation mechanisms
  • Studying passivation, adsorption, and inhibitor film formation
  • Correlating inhibitor chemistry with corrosion performance
  • Developing novel inhibitor technologies and synergistic formulations
  • Building a mechanistic understanding of inhibitor-metal interactions
  • Collaborating with universities and research institutes and monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and relevant technical standards.
  • Evaluating the corrosion performance of metallic materials, coatings, inhibitor systems, and construction-related substrates using electrochemical and analytical methodologies
  • Design, conduct, and interpret laboratory and field corrosion testing, including electrochemical methods.
  • Lead product development and optimization of corrosion inhibitor technologies.
  • Investigate corrosion-related failures and provide technical recommendations.
  • Analyze test data and prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations.
  • Support product scale-up, manufacturing implementation, and technology transfer.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Technical Service, Product Management, Manufacturing, and external partners.
  • Provide technical training and expertise on corrosion, durability, and testing methodologies.
  • Contribute to intellectual property development and technical documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

  • MSc. degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Chemistry, Electrochemistry or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in corrosion engineering, durability, construction materials, coatings, research or product development.
  • Strong knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, electrochemistry, corrosion thermodynamics and kinetics, passivation mechanisms, inhibitor chemistry, and corrosion of steel in alkaline environments.
  • Concrete technology and reinforced concrete durability knowledge preferred.
  • Experience with electrochemical techniques such as EIS, LPR, polarization testing, and accelerated corrosion testing is preferred.
  • Familiarity with ASTM, ACI, ISO, AMPP/NACE, EN, or similar industry standards.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and global teams.

Additional Information

  • 401k with Generous Company Match
  • Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid time off, paid holidays
  • Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Education Assistance
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program & More!

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.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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