Marketfield Engineer / Structural Adhesives & Rigid Bonding

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.

Are you a curious, hands-on professional inspired by materials science, chemistry, and practical innovation? Then we have a role for you!

As a Market Field Engineer, you’ll act as a trusted technical partner for internal and external stakeholders —translating advanced adhesive and composite technologies into practical solutions.

This role suits a driven, proactive and motivated personality who enjoys diving into technical detail, working closely with R&D collegues and customers, and continuously developing expertise in the field.

• Providing technical advice and support independently of selected key accounts, engineering offices, consultants, etc. (including visits) for the product group (SikaForce, SikaPower) belongs to RIGID BONDING applications independent from the market field
• Technical interpretation of customer and market needs and initiation of new developments based on PCP
• Develop innovating solutions for new or existing applications
• Implementation of new products (including field tests) and solutions in close cooperation with sales and marketing and other involved departments
• Technical responsibility for the specific product portfolio including maintenance
• Identification of corresponding and competitive gaps, niches and opportunities
• Supporting local sales organizations and global key accounts in case of complaints/claims
• Arrange and support of trainings for customers and local SO’s
• Work out of technical argumentation for sales and marketing

Graduates with relevant degree and previous exposure to composites and/or adhesives technologies are welcome to apply.

• Degree in structural engineering, material science, chemistry or similar field or proven track record of relevant working experience
• Expertise in the area of composites manufacturing or related adhesives like epoxy’s or rigid polyurethanes 
• Fluency in English
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• We are seeking an exceptionally motivated, driven individual with excellent communication skills with the ability to think and act analytically.

Preferred

• Previous experience in R&D or Technical Support functions with emphsis on composites and/or adhesives technologies.
• Fluency in German

 

Going Beyond. Together.

Friendly, personable, and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that's how many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit. We offer a fair employment package with good social benefits.

We look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected]