2027 R&D Commercialization & Engineering Co-Op at The Sherwin-Williams Company

Wayne State University; Minneapolis (MN); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sherwin-Williams invites applications for the 2027 R&D Commercialization & Engineering Co-Op. This six‑month, on‑site role begins January 2027 at the downtown Minneapolis Campus, Minneapolis, MN.

A mentor will be assigned to develop knowledge in Process Engineering, Paint and Coatings Manufacturing, LEAN, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement. You will support engineers, scientists, chemists, and technicians in the Performance Coatings Group, participate in lab tasks, document results, and

Aufgaben

• Provide support to engineers, scientists, chemists, and technicians within the Performance Coatings Group with focus on Automotive and Protective & Marine businesses.
• Perform and support processing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
• Perform a variety of laboratory tasks utilizing general instruments and advanced lab equipment.
• Collaborate with other research and development team members to complete required tasks, including process chemistry and engineering and material science research groups.
• Complete appropriate research documentation, calculations, and data analysis and effectively communicate these results with supervisor and team members.
• Prepare basic samples, materials, equipment, and other required tools for laboratory tests or development.
• Perform basic technical development, tests, analyses, and research based on formulas and project requirements.
• Complete appropriate forms and documentation regarding research and development processes, tasks, results, reports, and conclusions; receives direction from engineer specialized or complex issues.
• Perform basic calculations to prepare, perform, and conclude tests and analyses.
• Clean, maintain and calibrate standard equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Kenntnisse

Process Engineering

LEAN

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Jobbeschreibung

2027 R&D Commercialization & Engineering Co-Op

This position is a 6-month co-op experience starting in January 2027 that will work with the Sherwin-Williams R&D Performance Coatings GroupCommercialization Engineering team. The R&D Co-op will be assigned toa mentor andwill develop knowledge about Process Engineering, Paint and Coatings Manufacturing, LEAN, Six Sigma, and overall Continuous Improvement.

• Provide support to engineers, scientists, chemists, and technicians within the Performance Coatings Group with focus on Automotive and Protective & Marine businesses.
• Perform and support processing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
• Perform a variety of laboratory tasks utilizing general instruments and advanced lab equipment.
• Collaborate with other research and development team members to complete required tasks, including process chemistry and engineering and material science research groups.
• Complete appropriate research documentation, calculations, and data analysis and effectively communicate these results with supervisor and team members.
• Prepare basic samples, materials, equipment, and other required tools for laboratory tests or development.
• Perform basic technical development, tests, analyses, and research based on formulas and project requirements.
• Complete appropriate forms and documentation regarding research and development processes, tasks, results, reports, and conclusions; receives direction from engineer specialized or complex issues.
• Perform basic calculations to prepare, perform, and conclude tests and analyses.
• Clean, maintain and calibrate standard equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned

This position is for a minimum of 6 months starting in January 2027 with a potential option of being extended to 12 months. This position is on site only at downtown Minneapolis Campus in Minneapolis, MN.