R&D Commercialization Engineer Co-Op (6-Month)

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a 6-month co-op in the R&D Performance Coatings Group Commercialization Engineering team in downtown Minneapolis, MN. January 2027 start, on-site assignment with a mentor to develop knowledge of Process Engineering, Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement.

As a co-op, you will support engineers, scientists and technicians, perform lab tasks, maintain equipment, document results, and communicate findings to the team.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Polymer Science.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willing to work up to 40 hours per week for 6 months.
• Currently holding a minimum GPA of 2.8.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to engineers, scientists, chemists, and technicians in the Performance Coatings Group.
• Perform and support processing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Conduct laboratory tasks using general instruments and advanced lab equipment.
• Collaborate with R&D teams on process chemistry, engineering, and materials research.
• Prepare documentation, calculations, and data analyses; communicate results to the supervisor.
• Prepare samples, materials, equipment, and tools for tests or development.
• Perform basic technical development, tests, analyses, and research per project needs.
• Complete forms and documentation for R&D processes, tasks, results, and conclusions.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Business Objects

MS Office

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a 6-month co-op in the R&D Performance Coatings Group Commercialization Engineering team in downtown Minneapolis, MN. January 2027 start, on-site assignment with a mentor to develop knowledge of Process Engineering, Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement.

As a co-op, you will support engineers, scientists and technicians, perform lab tasks, maintain equipment, document results, and communicate findings to the team.