Cement additive expert

• Initial assessment of viability of development projects proposed by Target Market, Sales and Marketing.

• Supervise and coordinate all technical laboratory work, field evaluations and production trials associated with such approved development projects and new products.

• Accurate and regular electronic entry of project and topic data (project planning and project reports, updates, presentations, ...) into local and global systems

• Technical support for customers as well as SIKA employees

• Regional formulation support, know-how transfer

• Review/Coordinate technical documentation, e.g.  Technical Data Sheets, method statements, MSDS

• Support marketing in reviewing and updating product testing requirements and creating inspection and test plans for products

• Conduct testing according to local and international standards (EN, ASTM, & Local) and modify test methods if necessary

• Carrying out product evaluation, both SIKA and competitors’ products

• Raw material evaluation for new and existing products

• Product maintenance

• Degree in Materials Science/chemistry/Engineering

• Good knowledge of Cement Chemistry, formulating admixture products, materials testing and Cement manufacturing process

• 5 years of experience in a multinational environment, of which 3 years are in cement additive product development and engineering and/or site experience.

Professional/technical skills

• Strong Problem-solving capability

• Ability to research and keep up to date with latest computerized communication techniques

• Analytical thinking

• Hands-on skills

• People management

Language skills:

• Fluent in English

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.