Chemist

Sika • Madison Heights, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sika is a specialty chemical 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 CHF11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Requirements

• College degree in general sciences
• Minimum of 2 years experiences in thermoplastics, thermosets in automotive OEM market.
• Good oral communication and technical writing skill.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point or equivalent
• Experience in DOE, Design FMEA and other quality programs

Responsibilities

• Executes product maintenance projects independently.
• Conducts production trials.
• Presents test results to customer.
• Responsible for IATF Audit.
• Define new product QA requirements to ensure product quality and performance
• Responsible for transferring new products/technologies to production.
• Supervise pilot runs.
• Use DOE, DFMEA to facilitate transfer of new products into production
• Manages product maintenance process independently
• Attend technical presentations from raw material suppliers
• Obtain and interpret customer product specification and test methods
• Gain material approval from customers specifications testing
• Write technical reports independently
• Lead IATF 16949 Audit for the R&D team
• Understand equipment manuals and is able to use equipment to its capabilities

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree