2027 Spring Robotics Engineering Co-Op - Middleburg Heights, OH

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a student enrolled in an engineering program for a 15-week Engineering Co-op in Middleburg Heights, OH. Co-ops will assist the site Engineering Managers with day-to-day tasks and special projects, contributing to the goals of the Robotics Lab.

The program emphasizes automation systems, safety, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. Candidates should be pursuing Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering and be willing to relocate

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university with engineering focus.
• Pursuing an Engineering Degree with sophomore standing or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, programming, integration, and optimization of robotic and automated manufacturing systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control system issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist with automation projects, equipment startups, commissioning, and production launches.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control system drawings, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to implement automation solutions.
• Promote and adhere to industrial safety standards and safe work practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree (sophomore+ remaining in college)

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 Middleburg Heights, Ohio Robotics Lab.

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.

• Support the installation, programming, integration, and optimization of robotic and automated manufacturing systems, including robots, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, vision systems, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control system issues to minimize downtime and improve system performance, reliability, and safety.
• Assist with automation projects, equipment startups, commissioning activities, production launches, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Develop, maintain, and utilize technical documentation, including electrical schematics, control system drawings, operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to implement automation solutions and support production objectives.
• Promote and adhere to industrial safety standards, safe work practices, and established procedures while working with automated equipment and manufacturing systems

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