2027 R&D Product Systems Internship- Cleveland

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a data-driven intern to collaborate with the PCG Product Systems Data Group. You will help develop data reports and dashboards, contribute to digital initiatives, and support R&D data visualization projects.

You will join a 12-week, on-site program at our Cleveland HQ, receive a mentor, tackle a technical project, and present results at the end of the assignment. Expect networking events and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Experience in Python, SQL, Data Visualization Tools (Tableau).
• Understanding of statistical modeling, data wrangling, data cleaning and data transformation.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Willing to work up to 40 hours per week for 12 weeks (May–August 2027).
• Minimum GPA 2.8.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Data Analyst to develop data reports and dashboards.
• Contribute to digital initiatives and data visualization projects for R&D functions.
• Present a project summary at the end of the assignment.
• Participate in networking and learning events with other interns and co-ops.
• Work on Technical Projects applying data science and analytics skills.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data visualization

Statistical modeling

Data wrangling

Data cleaning

Data transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Tableau

Job description

The individual will collaborate closely with Data Analyst of the PCG Product Systems Data Group to use data science to help develop data reports and dashboards. Intern will also contribute to digital initiatives and data visualization projects that support R&D functions. The individual will collaborate closely with Analyst and Key PCG tools to track data trends and key metrics. The individual will be assigned Technical Projects that require the application of data science and data analytics skills. A summary of projects will be presented at the conclusion of the internship. Intern will participate in several special networking and learning events throughout their assignment. This opportunity will allow the intern to gain experience in work groups, as well as working with other Interns and Co-ops. The position will start in May 2027.

The individual selected for this role will work at the new Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. This position is 100% on-site. There will be no relocation assistance.

All hires must go through a background check before the start of employment.

• This position is a comprehensive 12-week learning experience in Performance Coatings Group R&D Division
• Students will be assigned to and will be given a mentor
• Interns will also be given a Technical Project in which they will present at the end of their assignment
• Interns will be active participants on a project team and will have periodic reviews to evaluate their performance
• Interns will participate in several special networking and learning events throughout their assignment
• This opportunity will allow interns to gain experience in work groups, as well as working with other Interns and Co-ops

Minimum Requirements

• * Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics ("STEM") at the time of the internship program
• * Experience in Python, SQL, Data Visualization Tools (Tableau)
• * Understanding of statistical modeling, data wrangling, data cleaning and data transformation
• * Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• * Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• * Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for a total 12 weeks, from May-August 2027, with or without reasonable accommodation
• * Minimum of 2.8 GPA

Preferred Qualifications

• * Previously completed an internship or co-op program
• * Pursuing a bachelor's in data science or master's degree in data science

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.