R&D Co-Op- Raw Materials

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. This opportunity will allow them to gain experience in work groups and other R&D professionals at Sherwin-Williams. 

This Co-Op position will be from  January to August 2025 with or without reasonable accommodation

Upon completion of construction, the individual selected for this role will primarily work at the new Sherwin-Williams Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio. Construction is expected to be complete in Q4 2024. Until then, the role will be based at Breen Technology Center, located at 601 Canal Road, Cleveland, OH 44113.

R&D Development

• Works with the platform team and raw material team to analyze paints and resins
• Perform materials science analysis (rheology, thermal analysis, surface tension etc.)
• Make and formulate paint as necessary per the project requirements
• Perform paint testing
• Learns multiple polymer chemistry types
• Completes lab notebook and follows documentation procedures
• Completes experiments in a design

Safety

• Uses safe process techniques and good housekeeping
• Follows ITM’s and safety guidelines
• Wears proper PPE
• Attends all safety meetings or takes the make-up test
• Sustains 5S 

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Education 

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Science, Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Current sophomore, Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship program

Preferred 

• Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Major 
• 2.8 GPA or higher 

Knowledge & Experience 

• Skilled at Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must have access to local housing as well as reliable transportation 
• Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for a total of from January to August with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred

• Experience working with formulation chemistry, analytical, rheology, and thermal analyses 

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!  At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date o