Sr. Chemist-Corrosion Engineer/Product Dev

SIKA; Lyndhurst (NJ); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sika AG is seeking a research-focused professional to lead laboratory and field investigations, develop new corrosion inhibitor technologies, and optimize existing formulations for concrete and reinforced structures. You will collaborate with global teams to translate concepts into market-ready solutions and support manufacturing transfer.

The role emphasizes bridging corrosion science with concrete technology, driving testing programs, and delivering technical guidance to internal partners and

Mansioni

• Develop and evaluate corrosion protection technologies for concrete and reinforced structures.
• Investigating corrosion initiation and propagation mechanisms
• Studying passivation, adsorption, and inhibitor film formation
• Correlating inhibitor chemistry with corrosion performance
• Developing novel inhibitor technologies and synergistic formulations
• Building a mechanistic understanding of inhibitor-metal interactions
• Collaborating with universities and research institutes and monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and relevant technical standards.
• Evaluating the corrosion performance of metallic materials, coatings, inhibitor systems, and construction-related substrates using electrochemical and analytical methodologies
• Design, conduct, and interpret laboratory and field corrosion testing, including electrochemical methods.
• Lead product development and optimization of corrosion inhibitor technologies.
• Investigate corrosion-related failures and provide technical recommendations.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Support product scale-up, manufacturing implementation, and technology transfer.
• Collaborate with R&D, Technical Service, Product Management, Manufacturing, and external partners.
• Provide technical training and expertise on corrosion, durability, and testing methodologies.
• Contribute to intellectual property development and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Descrizione del lavoro

The successful candidate will lead laboratory and field investigations, develop new products, optimize existing technologies, and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to bring innovative solutions from concept to market. This role focuses on the research, testing, and commercialization of advanced corrosion inhibitor technologies and serves as a key link between corrosion science, concrete technology, and real-world construction needs supporting the research and development of innovative durability solutions for concrete and construction applications.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and evaluate corrosion protection technologies for concrete and reinforced structures.
• Investigating corrosion initiation and propagation mechanisms
• Studying passivation, adsorption, and inhibitor film formation
• Correlating inhibitor chemistry with corrosion performance
• Developing novel inhibitor technologies and synergistic formulations
• Building a mechanistic understanding of inhibitor-metal interactions
• Collaborating with universities and research institutes and monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and relevant technical standards.
• Evaluating the corrosion performance of metallic materials, coatings, inhibitor systems, and construction-related substrates using electrochemical and analytical methodologies
• Design, conduct, and interpret laboratory and field corrosion testing, including electrochemical methods.
• Lead product development and optimization of corrosion inhibitor technologies.
• Investigate corrosion-related failures and provide technical recommendations.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Support product scale-up, manufacturing implementation, and technology transfer.
• Collaborate with R&D, Technical Service, Product Management, Manufacturing, and external partners.
• Provide technical training and expertise on corrosion, durability, and testing methodologies.
• Contribute to intellectual property development and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.