Maintenance Engineer

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 protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 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 11.20 billion in 2025.

Job Description

• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program for all equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment issues in a timely manner to support uninterrupted production.
• Manage and oversee maintenance schedules, repairs, and improvements for equipment, including HVAC, compressors, pumps, motors, and production machinery.
• Coordinate with the production team to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption to operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, and safety checks to comply with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and maintain spare parts inventory, ensuring critical components are available when needed.
• Collaborate with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and ensure compliance with contract specifications and timelines.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations and policies within the maintenance department.
• Identify and recommend improvements in maintenance processes and equipment upgrades to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Preferably knowledge and experience in BEAM, SAP PM maintenance software,
• Tracking and following up department budget.
• Management of the energy resources and energy saving projects

Qualifications

• Graduated from Electrical-Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics departments of universities,
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Qualified Engineer with an Electrical and/or Mechanical background
• Good analytical, team leadership, and organizational skills
• Prone to teamwork, effective communication skills and strong coordination ability,
• Ability to work autonomously and hands on working style
• Experience with Health and Safety legislation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to lead and direct to support the business strategy
• Computer skills (MS Office, CMMS, AUTOCAD, etc.)
• Good command of English

Additional Information

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.