Application Technician - Machine Processing / Adhesives

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company, globally leading in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in construction and industry. Sika is present worldwide with subsidiaries in 102 countries, produces in over 400 factories, develops innovative technologies for customers around the globe, and thus makes a significant contribution to the sustainable transformation in construction and transportation. The approximately 33,000 employees generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Job Description

For the Industry business unit and other business areas, we are looking for an experienced technician for material testing and customer support. You will conduct internal material tests and develop specific knowledge with our automated or manual dosing and bonding systems. This know-how not only helps us to quickly develop our products to series maturity but also enables us to advise and support customers from A to Z during material introduction. In our diverse and highly dynamic market fields such as e-mobility, automotive, facade, or industry, your experience with customers is in demand to ensure the fastest and smoothest project implementation or market launch possible.

Main tasks:

• Testing adhesives with pump systems or robot application and determining material and system requirements
• Advising customers regarding adhesive processing and system setup
• Accompanying trials or material changes at the customer
• Creating technical documents for proper adhesive processing
• Training users in processing technology
• International travel activity (approx. 20-30%)

Qualifications

• Mechanical training (mechanic, automation technician, apparatus builder, service technician / mechanical engineering)
• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in the mechanical-technical field
• Practical person with inventiveness and self-drive
• Initial experience with automation (robotics) welcome
• Fluent in German and English, other languages welcome
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred

• Professional experience in the field of adhesive pumps is an advantage

Additional Information

Additional information

• A 40-hour workweek, a staff restaurant, 5 weeks of vacation, good social benefits, and training opportunities.

Sika is a great employer - despite our size, we have managed to maintain a family-like feeling in our culture – something we call the Sika Spirit. This results from our commitment to open collaboration, flat hierarchies, and a positive working environment. 

Curious? Learn more about Sika at www.sika.com/Karriere. Your application reaches us quickly and securely online!