Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Sika
Job overview
The Manufacturing Automation Engineer at Sika supports the operation, maintenance, and improvement of Colorbiotics equipment, ensuring machine reliability and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves installing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing equipment, troubleshooting issues, providing customer training and support, delivering feedback to product teams, maintaining service records, and supporting sales with technical consultation.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive salary, 401k with company match, bonuses, medical, dental, vision benefits, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, wellness reimbursements, education assistance, and professional development opportunities.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a high school diploma with vocational or technical training in mechanical or electrical systems; associate or bachelor's degrees in related fields are preferred. Skills include reading blueprints, preventative maintenance, knowledge of diesel, hydraulic, welding, and electromechanical systems.
Career development
The company offers opportunities for growth and professional development in a supportive environment that values technical insights and continuous improvement.
Work environment and culture
Sika promotes a culture of entrepreneurship, safety, open communication, community involvement, sustainability, and respect for diversity and inclusion.
Company information
Sika is a global leader with over 100 years of experience in construction and manufacturing industries, operating in 102 countries with 34,000 employees and CHF 11.76 billion in sales in 2024.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Colorbiotics team, a Sika company, working closely with engineering, product development, and customer support teams in a collaborative environment.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position requiring residence on the East Coast, preferably North Carolina, with up to 50% travel to customer sites.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by hands-on work with cutting-edge equipment, significant travel, and a blend of technical and customer-facing responsibilities in a company focused on innovation and sustainability.
Company overview
Sika is a global specialty chemicals company that focuses on producing and supplying products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. They generate revenue through the sale of high-performance materials and solutions used in construction and industrial manufacturing. Founded in 1910 in Switzerland, Sika has a rich history of innovation and expansion, including numerous strategic acquisitions to broaden its product portfolio and market reach.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, emphasizing your ability to install, calibrate, and maintain complex manufacturing equipment like Colorbiotics systems.
Emphasize your familiarity with reading blueprints and electrical schematics, knowledge of diesel components, hydraulic systems, and welding or metal fabrication, as well as your experience with preventative maintenance protocols.
Apply through multiple channels including Sika's official corporate careers site and LinkedIn, as these platforms often have different application tracking and can increase your visibility for the role.
Connect with current employees in the manufacturing automation or engineering divisions at Sika on LinkedIn. Start conversations by commenting on recent company innovations or asking about their experiences working with Colorbiotics equipment, which can serve as friendly ice breakers.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords directly from the job description such as 'Colorbiotics equipment,' 'mechanical and electrical troubleshooting,' 'preventative maintenance,' 'blueprints,' and 'customer support' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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