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Sika

Specialty chemicals for bonding, sealing, damping

CAD Engineer

Full-Time
$65k - $85k/yr+ Bonus + 401(k) match
Junior
Associate's
Westborough, MA, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • An Associate degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline is required.
  • A minimum of two years of relevant work experience is required.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Adobe Reader (PDF), Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel is required.
  • The role requires strong multitasking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • The role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The role requires the ability to think and visualize in three dimensions.
  • The role requires the ability to work independently and in group projects.
  • The role requires the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Interpret blueprints, details, hand sketches, and descriptions of project parameters to produce project-specific models and drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor.
  • Create project-specific product layouts and details for customer and shop review, including shop drawing submittals and manufacturing drawings used in production.
  • Review and enter engineered product orders into the enterprise resource planning system.
  • Review team members' completed drawings and orders for quality control before submission to customers and manufacturing team members.
  • Make corrections based on customer-provided markups.
  • Convert three-dimensional drawings to Revit building information modeling-ready documents.
  • Assist with aspects of the design process.
  • Assist in field work and site visits as needed.
  • Collaborate with other departments to accomplish various tasks.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor of Science degree is preferred.

About the company

Sika is a global specialty chemicals producer that creates systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection used in the building sector and other industries. Its offerings include adhesives, sealants, damping materials, reinforcement solutions, and protective coatings that join materials, seal joints, damp vibrations, add strength, and protect surfaces through engineered chemical formulations. The company stands out through its wide geographic presence (103 countries and hundreds of factories) and a decentralized structure that lets regional teams tailor solutions to local needs, along with a strong emphasis on sustainability and practical product performance. Sika aims to help transform construction and transportation toward greater environmental sustainability by delivering reliable, specialized chemical systems that improve build quality, efficiency, durability, and overall performance.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Baar, Switzerland

Founded

1910

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What believers are saying

  • Sika raised 2026 local-currency growth guidance to 3%-6% after stronger market-share gains.
  • June 2026's Belgium plant expands admixtures capacity and shortens Benelux delivery times.
  • AI and e-commerce lifted platform revenue 2%, while Fast Forward targets CHF 150-200 million through 2028.

What critics are saying

  • China construction weakness and FX noise pressured first-half 2026 reported sales and margins.
  • The €1 billion hybrid bond adds financing complexity ahead of bolt-on acquisitions.
  • Rivals in adhesives and admixtures can commoditize volumes, eroding Sika's pricing power fast.

What makes Sika unique

  • Sika's 103-country footprint and 400 factories lock in local service and distribution depth.
  • Fast Forward reached 70% of its cost target, proving disciplined operational execution.
  • Its adhesives, sealants, and admixtures span construction and industrial applications, broadening demand exposure.

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fuw.ch
Oct 2nd, 2026
Sika CEO at Investor Day: "AI helps us know what we know"

Sika CEO at Investor Day: "AI helps us know what we know" Subscription Sika CEO at Investor Day "AI helps us know what we know" Sika's Fast Forward restructuring program is showing results. AI is also expected to help speed up the market launch of new products. Published today at 10:36 a.m. * Sika's Fast Forward restructuring program has already achieved 70% of its cost-reduction target. * After the closure of plants, China is increasingly becoming an export hub for the Asia/Pacific region. * According to Sika, AI integration into the e-commerce platform increases revenue on the platform by 2%.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 1st, 2026
Sika targets doubling Akkim sales in 5 years as adhesive tech drives growth

Sika AG hosted an investor day at its largest adhesive factory in Duedingen, Switzerland. The event featured presentations on group-wide growth initiatives, with particular focus on adhesive systems technology. CEO Thomas Hasler highlighted adhesives and sealants as a key competitive strength offering growth opportunities. The company aims to double sales of recently acquired Akkim within five years. Sika provided updates on its Fast Forward programme, which remains on track to deliver CHF 80 million in benefits in 2026 and drive profit uplift of CHF 150 to CHF 200 million through 2028. The programme supports the company's digital transformation and market share growth. The Swiss specialty chemicals company operates subsidiaries in 103 countries with over 400 factories. In 2025, Sika's 33,700 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.20 billion.

Lenz & Staehelin
Aug 26th, 2026
Sika successfully places EUR 1 billion hybrid capital bond.

Sika successfully places EUR 1 billion hybrid capital bond. Sika, a globally leading specialty chemicals company, successfully placed an inaugural hybrid capital bond (fixed rate resettable subordinated debt) with a total amount of EUR 1 billion split into two EUR 500 million tranches. The hybrid bonds were placed into the European institutional fixed income investor base with Citigroup acting as Global Coordinator and BofA Securities, Citigroup, and UBS Investment Bank as active bookrunners. The new securities will be listed on the regulated market of Euronext Dublin. Lenz & Staehelin acted as Swiss counsel to Sika. The team was led by Patrick Schärli and included Kaan Saritas and Laura Wälchli (all Capital Markets). Published: 26 August 2026 * Team Patrick Schärli Capital Markets Kaan Saritas Capital Markets Laura Wälchli Capital Markets * Expertise Capital Markets

Yahoo Finance
Aug 19th, 2026
Sika places $1.1B hybrid bond to support acquisitions and maintain A- rating

Sika has successfully placed a €1 billion hybrid capital bond, split into two €500 million tranches. The bonds were placed with European institutional fixed income investors, with Citigroup as Global Coordinator and BofA Securities, Citigroup, and UBS Investment Bank as active bookrunners. The first tranche is a 30NC5.75-year hybrid bond with a 4.375% annual coupon and first call date on 26 February 2032. The second is a 30NC8.75-year hybrid bond with a 4.875% annual coupon and first call date on 26 February 2035. The transaction is structured to receive 50% equity treatment at S&P and supports Sika's A- issuer rating. Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including financing bolt-on acquisitions and refinancing existing debt. The bonds will be listed on Euronext Dublin.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 28th, 2026
Sika posts 4% revenue growth, upgrades outlook to 3-6% for 2026

Sika reported 4% local currency revenue growth in the first half of the year, reaching CHF 5.59 billion in sales. The Swiss construction chemicals company achieved organic growth of 2.9% and an acquisition effect of 1.1%. Second-quarter performance showed acceleration, with local currency growth reaching 6.8% and organic growth hitting 5.7%. The material margin increased 60 basis points year on year to 55.7%. EBITDA reached CHF 1.06 billion with a 19% margin. Net profit stood at CHF 552.1 million, whilst operating free cash flow totalled CHF 139.6 million. Sika upgraded its full-year outlook, now expecting 3% to 6% sales growth in local currencies and an EBITDA margin of 19% to 19.5%. The company's Fast Forward programme remains on track to deliver CHF 80 million in savings for 2026.