Sika is a Swiss multinational specialty chemical company that provides products and systems for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. With a global presence in over 100 countries and more than 33,000 employees, Sika is a market leader in construction chemicals and industrial adhesives.

In Spain, Sika has a long-standing history dating back to 1954, with its main headquarters located in Alcobendas, Madrid. The company operates several production facilities and R&D centers across the country, offering a diverse range of opportunities for international professionals, particularly in engineering, R&D, and regional EMEA functions where English is a primary working language.

Founded in 1910 by Kaspar Winkler in Switzerland, Sika began with the invention of Sika-1, a quick-setting waterproofing admixture for mortar. It has since grown into a global leader in specialty chemicals for construction and industry.

For international professionals

Sika España hosts several regional EMEA roles, making it a hub for international talent in talent acquisition, IT, and supply chain.
The company has a strong R&D focus in Spain, particularly in cementitious materials and wind energy technologies.
English is frequently used as a working language for corporate and technical roles within their Spanish operations.
Sika has been established in Spain since 1954, providing a stable and well-integrated corporate environment for foreign hires.

Junior R&D Project Leader - Cementitious

Sika España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Company Description

The Sika Group is a multinational company founded in Switzerland and specialized in chemicals. We hold a leadership position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the construction and industrial sectors. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries worldwide and produces in more than 300 factories. Its more than 33,500 employees generated annual sales of 10.490 billion Swiss francs in 2022.

Sika Spain was founded in 1954 and is characterized by innovation, participating in the evolution of revolutionary systems with high technical performance. Thanks to the Technology Center, we have continuous cooperation with universities and institutions that guarantee constant updating.

Sika is committed to creating sustainable value through products, systems, and solutions to create constant benefits, significantly reducing resource consumption and the impact associated with production processes. "More Value - Less Impact" is the motto of Sika's sustainable strategy. Through our work, we reduce impact and increase the utility of our solutions.

Job Description

We are looking for a Junior R&D Project Leader - Cementitious to join the Research and Development team.

The position is oriented toward recently graduated profiles or those with 1-2 years of experience or internships, who wish to develop professionally in industrial R&D, participating in projects for the formulation, testing, and improvement of cementitious products (adhesives, mortars, renders, repairs).

The Project Leader will be integrated into the R&D team, interacting with other departments such as production, quality, purchasing, marketing, and the commercial network, ensuring that products are developed according to technical, regulatory, cost, and market requirements.

Main Responsibilities

Lead development and reformulation projects for cementitious adhesives, facade mortars, cement-based products, renders, and repair solutions.
Develop formulations and manage laboratory tests according to regulations (EN 12004, EN 998, EN 1504, etc.).
Coordinate industrial trials and scaling together with production.
Analyze raw materials, evaluate suppliers, and propose technical or economic alternatives.
Document developments, write technical reports, and product specifications.
Collaborate with marketing and sales to identify market needs and transform demands into technical solutions.
Control regulatory compliance and participate in external certifications if applicable (for example, CE, technical evaluations).
Ensure knowledge transfer to plants, technical teams, and the commercial network.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Civil Engineering or related fields.
A master's degree in construction materials, cement chemistry, or project management will be valued.

Experience

1-2 years of experience in the formulation or development of construction chemicals, preferably cementitious products (adhesives, mortars, single-coat renders, repairs, self-leveling...).
Previous experience managing/participating in the management of technical projects (not essential to have been a Project Leader, but yes in roles with technical responsibility).

Technical Competencies

Knowledge of additives, cements, mineral fillers, and cement chemistry.
Ability to design formulations and analyze results.

Transversal Competencies

Eagerness to learn and develop in R&D.
Organization, method, and teamwork.
Proactivity, creativity, and orientation toward innovation.

Languages

Spanish (native or advanced).
Technical English (ability to read technical data sheets, standards, and communicate with suppliers).

Software and Tools

Office Suite (advanced Excel).

Additional Information

What do we offer?

Sika offers equal opportunities and considers qualified candidates for employment without distinction of gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of it!

If you are interested in taking a leap in your professional career, apply for the position!

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market standards and the specific scope and responsibilities of each position. Remuneration is determined based on skills relevant to the position, academic training, and/or training. We are committed to applying fair and equitable salary practices, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Descripción de la empresa

El Grupo Sika es una compañía multinacional fundada en Suiza y especializada en productos químicos. Contamos con una posición de liderazgo en el desarrollo y la producción de sistemas y productos para pegar, sellar, impermeabilizar, amortiguar, reforzar y proteger en el sector de la construcción y la industria. Sika tiene filiales en 101 países de todo el mundo y produce en más de 300 fábricas. Sus más de 33.500 empleados generaron unas ventas anuales de 10.490 millones de francos suizos en 2022.

Sika España se fundó en 1954 y se caracteriza por la innovación participando en la evolución de sistemas revolucionarios y de altas prestaciones técnicas. Gracias al Centro Tecnológico contamos con una continua cooperación con universidades e instituciones que garantizan una constante actualización.

Sika está comprometida con la creación de valor sostenible, a través de productos, sistemas y soluciones para crear beneficios constantes, reduciendo significativamente el consumo de recursos y el impacto asociado a procesos de producción. "Más valor - Menos Impacto" es el lema de la estrategia sostenible de Sika. Con nuestro trabajo reducimos el impacto y aumentamos la utilidad de nuestras soluciones.

Descripción del empleo

Buscamos un/a Project Leader I+D Cementosos - Perfil Junior para incorporarse al equipo de Investigación y Desarrollo.

La posición está orientada a perfiles recién titulados/as o con 1-2 años de experiencia o prácticas, que quieran desarrollarse profesionalmente en I+D industrial, participando en proyectos de formulación, ensayo y mejora de productos cementosos (adhesivos, morteros, revocos, reparaciones).

El Project Leader integrado en el equipo de I+D, interactuando con otros departamentos como producción, calidad, compras, marketing y red comercial, garantizando que los productos se desarrollen conforme a los requisitos técnicos, normativos, de coste y de mercado.

Responsabilidades Principales

Liderar proyectos de desarrollo y reformulación de adhesivos cementosos, morteros de fachada, productos base cemento, revocos, y soluciones de reparación.
Desarrollar formulaciones y gestionar ensayos de laboratorio según normativa (EN 12004, EN 998, EN 1504, etc.).
Coordinar pruebas industriales y escalado junto con producción.
Analizar materias primas, evaluar proveedores y proponer alternativas técnicas o económicas.
Documentar desarrollos, redactar informes técnicos y especificaciones de producto.
Colaborar con marketing y ventas para identificar necesidades del mercado y transformar demandas en soluciones técnicas.
Controlar el cumplimiento normativo y participar en certificaciones externas si aplica (por ejemplo, CE, evaluaciones técnicas).
Asegurar la transferencia de conocimiento a plantas, equipos técnicos y red comercial.

Requisitos

Formación

Licenciatura o grado en Ingeniería Química, Ciencia de Materiales, Química, Ingeniería de Caminos o afines.
Se valorará máster en materiales de construcción, química del cemento o gestión de proyectos.

Experiencia

1-2 años de experiencia en formulación o desarrollo de productos químicos de construcción, a ser preferible productos cementosos (adhesivos, morteros, monocapas, reparaciones, autonivelantes...).
Experiencia previa gestionando/participando en la gestión de proyectos técnicos (no imprescindible que sea como Project Leader, pero sí en roles con responsabilidad técnica).

Competencias Técnicas

Conocimiento de aditivos, cementos, cargas minerales y química del cemento.
Capacidad de diseño de formulaciones y análisis de resultados.

Competencias Transversales

Ganas de aprender y desarrollarse en I+D.
Organización, método y trabajo en equipo.
Proactividad, creatividad y orientación a la innovación.

Idiomas

Español (nativo o avanzado).
Inglés técnico (capacidad para leer fichas técnicas, normas y comunicarse con proveedores).

Software y Herramientas

Paquete Office (Excel avanzado).

Información adicional

¿Qué ofrecemos?

Sika ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y considera a los candidatos/as cualificados/as para el empleo sin distinción de género, religión, raza, origen nacional o étnico, antecedentes culturales, grupo social, discapacidad, orientación sexual, identidad de género, estado civil, edad u opinión política. ¡La diversidad es fundamental para nuestra cultura y te invitamos a ser parte de ella!