Technical Director

Sika AG; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off, holidays

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program & More!

Job summary

Sika Corporation is seeking an experienced Technical Director for its Insulation team in the Dallas, TX area. The role leads the Technical Services Department, drives policy, and aligns technical activities with sales growth while ensuring rigorous quality and safety standards across products and applications.

The position requires a 4-year engineering/architecture degree and 5–10 years of related experience, with travel and cross‑functional collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Building Construction or Architecture.
• 5–10 years of related experience.
• Experience leading trade organization or ASTM committees.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Technical Services Department staff, including succession planning.
• Establish and maintain a culture of teamwork and effective communication within the Technical Department and with other departments.
• Make well-informed decisions to support growth and health of the Insulation business.
• Approve or deny non-standard use or application of company products.
• Establish credibility as an industry expert through advocacy, work groups, and publications.
• Lead R&D efforts to bring new solutions to market and protect against threats.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Knowledge of insulation industry

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering / Building Construction / Architecture degree

Job description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemicals 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 CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

Sika Corporation is looking for an experienced Technical Director to join its growing Insulation team in the Dallas, TX area. The Technical Director is responsible for establishing, implementing and enforcing all technical policies related to the sale, use and installation of Insulationproducts and systems. By balancing sales potential and opportunities against associated potential risks, the Technical Directorhelps ensure the Insulation Division’s long-term, sustainable growth. As a member of Insulation’s Management Team,the Technical Directorassists in the development and execution of the business unit’s strategy.

• Lead and manage the TechnicalServicesDepartment staff, including succession planning.
• Establish and maintaina cultureof teamworkand effective communication within the Technical Department, and with all other departments within the company.
• Makewell-informeddecisions to support the growth andoverall health of the Insulationbusiness.
• Approve(or deny) all requests for non-standard use or application of company products (e.g., Special Warranty Requests).
• Establish credibility as an expert in the field (industry advocacy, active participation in work groups, presentations, articles/papers, etc.).
• Lead R&D efforts to bring new solutions to the market to increase sales and protect against threats in the industry.

Qualifications

The candidate must have excellent supervisory, communication, organizational and writing skills, knowledge of the insulation industry, and be willing to travel. The position is office based in the Lewisville, TX, and the individual must reside in the area.

• At least a 4-year degree in Engineering, Building Construction or Architecture
• Technical knowledge with at least 5-10 years of related experience.
• Experience leading Trade organization committees, ASTM committees, etc.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills, and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management

Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, Paid holidays
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

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.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

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.