International Traineeship Program for Graduates

Company Description

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 protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle  industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries, manufactures in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers around the world that facilitate the sustainable transformation of the construction and transportation industries. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated annual sales of CHF 10.5 billion in 2022.

Job Description

We are looking for 4trainees, who would like to participate in our International Traineeship Program in the field of materials/mechanical/industrial engineering & chemistry.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING A PROGRAM WHERE YOU GAIN VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE AND STRATEGIC INSIGHT INTO SIKA? ARE YOU INTERESTED TO DEVELOP YOUR CAREER FURTHER AND TO OBTAIN KNOWLEDGE ABROAD?

The program lasts for 12 months in Switzerland, followed by a minimum of 2 years of local employment in another country.

This program is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Product Management, Business Development and or Marketing Engineering related to the target markets of Sika Industry. You will work on real projects, build your internal network, and receive training on Sika's products and services in Switzerland.

• Participate in challenging activities in the field of our target markets such as Transportation & Marine, Aftermarket, Building Components, Wind, Home Appliances & Manufacturing,and build up a wide network 
• Get ready for a career at Sika in that area, where you can best develop your talents & skills with the support of Mentors 
• Learn all about the essential skills and tasks in business development 
• After the 12 months traineeship in Switzerland, we offer you a position abroad 

Qualifications

• You just finished your master’s or bachelor’s degree in material/mechanical/civil/industrial engineering, chemistry or a related scientific area
• You are looking for a successful career start
• You have very good English skills
• You have a high degree of initiative and the ability to work independently 
• We also encourage women to apply, and we look forward to receiving your application.

Additional Information

• Interesting prospects for all those who would like to develop themselves
• Sika is based locally in over 100 countries over the world. This opens up exciting perspectives beyond its borders

For further information on this internship please contact Stefan Schotte (schotte.stefan@ch.sika.com) or apply online through our career portal.

Summary

• Type: Full-time
• Function: Product Management
• Experience level: Internship
• Industry: Chemicals