Product engineer concrete admixture (m/f/d) — Sika
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
Full description
About the role Concrete additives are able to improve the sustainability of concrete in various ways. They ensure a significantly higher quality and performance of the concrete and thus extend its service life. Our product engineers make an important contribution in all phases of product development. As part of an internal succession, we are looking for a product engineer in the field of concrete additives at our location in Zurich/Altstetten. In this activity, you are responsible for the following tasks:
- Supervision of the product range with regard to technical and application performance
- Preparation of specifications for the development of new products, management and evaluation of the field test phase and the subsequent market launch in local projects and cooperation in global product developments
- Advising and schools of sales units on technical issues and complaints
- Preparation of product data sheets, application guidelines and other technical documents
- Assistance in creating suitable marketing tools
Your skills and experience
- Completed bachelor's degree in civil engineering, materials science or a related field
- First professional experience in the construction industry is advantageous
- Organizational talent and an independent working method
- Enjoy working with different contacts
- Stylistic confident German and good English skills
Why you should come to us
- Trust is the most important thing for us. We enable many design spaces – every day anew
- Intensive training and interesting perspectives for everyone who wants to change sides in the industry and move forward
- Space for your own ideas, interesting fields of design and taking on responsibility provide a lot of pioneering spirit in the Sika
- Uncomplicated managers who trust and a family atmosphere with a friendly tone make working at Sika special – many of us call it the Sika spirit
Sika is a great employer – especially for employees who rely on trust in cooperation. We look forward to your complete application dossier.
We offer competitive remuneration based on local market standards and the specific responsibilities of each job. The remuneration shall be based on the skills, responsibility, education and/or training relevant to the position. We are committed to fair and equitable remuneration schemes in accordance with applicable laws, the Chemicals Tariff Agreement and regulations.
About Sika Sika is a specialty chemical company, global leader in the development and production of systems and products for gluing, sealing, steaming, reinforcing and protecting in construction and industry. Sika has a global presence with subsidiaries in 103 countries, produces in over 400 factories, develops innovative technologies for customers around the world and thus contributes significantly to the sustainable transformation in construction and transport. The more than 33,000 employees generated a turnover of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Sika offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Sika. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Sika offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Sika during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Zürich's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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