Sr. Product Engineer

Sika is looking for an experienced  SR. Product Engineer to join its growing team based in Madison Hts. Michigan. The Sr. Product Engineer will play a key role in providing technical support for Sika's Automotive and Industry business units. They will assess properly vetted sales opportunities, assist with product selection, and support lab testing and product launch needs.Key Responsibilities Provide technical support to Sales to secure new business opportunities or protect existing business within Sika’s Industry and Automotive market fields, with a focus on reactive / non-reactive hot melts, lamination adhesives & processes, and profile wrapping applications.Execute other technical objectives as prioritized by the business units.Become division’s repository of technical expertise for Sika’s Industry and Automotive products, uses, and competitive positioning.Develop programs to train Industry Sales, Marketing and other Sika staff on market field uses, applications, and other relevant information.Provides support to resolve customer complaints resulting from product or application failures.Assist the development of all technical documents for new products (Product Data Sheets, Application Equipment, Application Know How, and Application limitations).Assist with maintaining proper product listings, registrations, certifications, in all industry related regulatory bodies.Assist with the proper application of the Product Creation Process towards the commercialization of new products.Maintain active membership in external technical committees and participate through presentations & training at Industry Conferences / Committee meetings.Provide monthly reports on all major activities and accomplishment to SupervisorSupporting customer visits and other related overnight travel expected.  Approximately 25% - 40% of the timeAll other related activities as defined by Supervisor.