2027 Spring Engineering Co-Op - Kankakee, IL

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company invites applications for a 15-week Engineering Co-op at our Kankakee, Illinois site starting January 2027. The program partners with the site Engineering Managers to support day-to-day tasks and special projects, contributing to department goals.

Co-ops will gain hands-on experience across equipment analysis, installations, and process improvements. Selected students will interact with colleagues, access confidential information as needed, and deliver a final

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Must be enrolled in a college/university
• Must be pursuing an Engineering Degree with sophomore standing or higher
• Preferred: at least 1 year of experience using Microsoft Office products
• Preferred: degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• Preferred: team-oriented experience including leadership roles
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities

Responsibilities

• Assist the Engineering Manager with equipment analysis
• Assist with new installations and facility revisions
• Develop drawings and specifications for equipment layout
• Investigate new plant engineering processes and techniques
• Handle special projects identified by the Engineering Team
• Present final rotation summary to site, program, and division leadership

Skills

Leadership experience

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree, sophomore or higher

Pursuing Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Engineering Co-op Program is a 15-week program hosted by the Engineering Department. Co-ops will assist the site Engineering Managers with day-to-day tasks and special projects, contributing to the goals and initiatives of the department. This Co-op begins January 2027, and the identified co-op will report to our Kankakee, Illinois site.

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.

The Engineering Co-op will assist the Engineering Manager with:

• Equipment analysis
• New installations and facility revisions
• Developing drawings and specifications for equipment layout
• Investigation of new plant engineering processes and techniques
• Special projects as identified by the Engineering Team
• Present final presentation at the end of rotation to site, program, and division leadership

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 at least eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Must be currently enrolled ina college or university at the time of the Co-op program
• Must be currently pursuing an Engineering Degree with sophomore standing or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and/or Outlook)
• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
• Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience in a manufacturing, distribution, operations function or have completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an Engineering function
• Have previous internship or Co-op experience in the Sherwin-Williams Global Supply Chain Division
• Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities