Product Engineer

Sika AG • Lyndhurst, NJ

12d • $100,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Product Engineer will be responsible for managing all DOT product approvals. The secondary focus is to assist the field Product Engineering (PE) with jobsite support, mockups, contractor training, troubleshooting and inspections to ensure successful applications of Sika products and to provide thorough written reports documenting site visits. This role will also support the Director, Product Engineering in all aspects of administration and the VP, Technical Services & Product Engineering with special projects as required.

Requirements

• College degree preferred (BS Engineering or Technical field of study)
• 3 to 5 years minimum experience in construction
• Must have excellent organization and interpersonal skills
• AutoCAD capability re: the creation of &/or editing of Construction Details
• Strong customer focus
• Ability to work with products
• Ability to work in team environment

Responsibilities

• Manage all product approvals (i.e. new product submissions; renewals/recertifications) [nationwide DOT’s and other agencies as required]
• Job site visits as required
• Work with local Representatives to manage site mockups as required
• Determine best methods to support contractors on site using and installing our products
• Troubleshoot and investigate reported problems in the field (during installation or after project completion) as required
• Periodic inspections as needed (based on product type) to ensure proper installation
• Participate in site meetings with the applicator, Sika Project Rep, the consultant, and others
• Provide written reports with photographs documenting site visits (scope, agreed to actions, etc.)
• Build an industry-leading training program to raise the quality of work completed in the field using our products
• Train applicators to ensure proper and efficient installation of Sika products (i.e. Infrastructure business unit; Buildings & Parking business unit; Energy & Industrial business unit)
• Contribute to programs that evaluate new products to improve our knowledge and understanding of their limitations and advantages to reduce risk ahead of product launch
• Provide phone support to answer technical questions on the use of products
• Participate in and lead Sika involvement with various industries such as AASHTO, ICRI, ACI, SWR Institute, and TRB
• Review of new and revised literature for technical accuracy

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