R&D GSC Polymer Internship- Brecksville, OH

Sherwin-Williams Co.; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams in Brecksville, OH offers a 12-week Global Supply Chain R&D internship designed to immerse students in lab work under a mentor. You will handle a Technical Project and join a project team, with periodic reviews and networking events to enhance learning.

The program starts May 24, 2027, and requires full-time availability, 40 hours per week, with a background check conducted before start. Strong STEM background and GPA 2.8+ preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) at the time of the internship.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment now or in the future.
• Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for a total of 12 weeks.
• Must have a minimum of 2.8 GPA.

Responsibilities

• This position is a comprehensive 12‑week learning experience in Global Supply Chain R&D Division.
• Students will be assigned to a specific lab and will be given a mentor.
• Interns will be given a Technical Project to present at the end of the assignment.
• Students will be active participants on a project team with periodic performance reviews.
• Students will participate in networking and learning events throughout the assignment.
• All hires must go through a background check before the start of employment.

Skills

STEM student

Work authorization

GPA 2.8

Full-time availability

40 hours/week

Education

Enrolled in STEMBachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

This position is a comprehensive 12‑week learning experience in Global Supply Chain R&D Division. Students will be assigned to a specific lab and will be given a mentor. Interns will also be given a Technical Project which they will present at the end of their assignment. Students will be active participants on a project team and will have periodic reviews to evaluate their performance. Students will participate in a number of special networking and learning events throughout their assignment. This opportunity will allow students to gain experience in work groups, as well as working with other Interns and Co‑ops. The tentative start date for this position is May 24, 2027, at Brecksville Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, OH supporting the R&D Performance Coatings Group. 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.

Responsibilities

• This position is a comprehensive 12‑week learning experience in Global Supply Chain R&D Division.
• Students will be assigned to a specific lab 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.
• Students will be active participants on a project team and will have periodic reviews to evaluate their performance.
• Students will participate in a number of special networking and learning events throughout their assignment.
• This opportunity will allow students to gain experience in work groups, as well as working with other Interns and Co‑ops.
• All hires must go through a background check before the start of employment.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics ("STEM") at the time of the internship program
• 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 of 12 week, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must have a minimum of 2.8 GPA

Preferred Qualifications

• Have previous experience in a Sherwin-Williams research and development (R&D) Internship or Co‑op Program
• Be a rising or current sophomore, Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship program

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life ... with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career ... with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection ... with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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