2027 Spring Engineering Co-Op - Waco, TX

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Waco, Texas is seeking a 15-week Engineering Co-op to support the site Engineering Manager with day-to-day tasks and special projects.

You will work on equipment analysis, new installations, drawings and specifications, and investigation of new plant engineering processes. The program culminates with a final presentation to site, program, and division leadership.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college/university at the time of the Co-op program.
• Pursuing an Engineering Degree with sophomore standing or higher.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership experience

Team collaboration

Relocation willing

Education

Engineering degree (sophomore standing or higher)

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 Waco, Texas 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