Research Technician – Auto Polymers & Lab Testing

Sika; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Generous Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off, Paid holidays

Floating holidays + Paid VolunteerTime

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program & More!

Job summary

Sika is seeking an experienced Research Technician to join our Michigan team. You will support DOE and DFMEA activities to facilitate transfer of new products into production, assist in pilot runs, and work on assigned projects independently, using equipment to its capabilities and writing technical reports.

The role requires a High School Diploma with 7+ years in thermoplastics/thermosets in the automotive OEM market or a college degree in General Sciences, plus strong communication and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 7+ years’ experience in thermoplastics, thermosets in automotive OEM market or College degree in General Sciences.
• Good oral communication and writing skills.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist DOE, DFMEA to facilitate transfer of new products into production
• Assist in Pilot runs
• Work on assigned projects independently
• Understand equipment manual and is able to use equipment to its capabilities
• Evaluate and recommend equipment required for project work
• Independent customer specification testing
• Support product maintenance lab work
• Write technical reports independently
• Leads IATF 16949 calibration and documentation

Skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

College degree in General Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sika is seeking an experienced Research Technician to join our Michigan team. You will support DOE and DFMEA activities to facilitate transfer of new products into production, assist in pilot runs, and work on assigned projects independently, using equipment to its capabilities and writing technical reports.

The role requires a High School Diploma with 7+ years in thermoplastics/thermosets in the automotive OEM market or a college degree in General Sciences, plus strong communication and