R&D Specialist
- Location Chakan, MH, in
- Experience 5-10 yrs
- Job type Full-time
- Posted 5 Oct 2026
- Qualification PhD / Master's
You will be taken to Sika AG’s own careers page to apply. Job ID 744000153413169.
Job description
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories. Its more than 27,500 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.7 billion in 2024.
Title : R&D Specialist Department: R&D Location : Chakan, Maharashtra Reports To : R&D Manager Company Profile 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 industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2025. In the Automotive & Industry sector, it delivers innovative solutions to the world’s leading manufacturers and service providers in automotive OEM, commercial vehicles, automotive aftermarket, marine vessels, renewable energy, sandwich panels, industrial equipment, HVAC, home and commercial appliances, modular building, facades and fenestration. Sika India services direct customers and distributors and stay close to them via the central sales & marketing office in Pune, and a pan India sales team presence. Overview The R&D Sr. Chemist position at Sika in Pune involves developing and localizing innovative adhesive, sealant, and coating formulations for automotive and industrial applications with a focus on emerging technologies. This role demands strong expertise in polymer chemistry, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to support product scale-up and customer technical service.