R&D Technician II

Sherwin-Williams; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams seeks an R&D Technician II for the Platform Management Team in Brecksville, OH. You will configure and maintain Mosaic Admin platforms and support new formula development across divisions.

You will apply color science knowledge to paint products, perform validations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while complying with safety and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the country without sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 6 months lab experience.
• Strong math skills.
• Experience maintaining accurate records.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Mosaic Admin platforms across functions.
• Demonstrate understanding of color science principles for paint products.
• Perform validation activities and report results to leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects.
• Develop technical and business knowledge of color formulation.
• Maintain safe lab procedures and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Math proficiency

Record keeping

Lab environment experience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented R&D Technician II for the Platform Management Team. This position is responsible for configuring product information used to build and maintain platforms within Mosaic software and to support custom formula development programs across all divisions. Success in this position is critical to advancing Sherwin-Williams' customer, sales, and facility/distribution model while sustaining a competitive advantage.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to 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.

This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain platforms within Mosaic Admin, ensuring seamless collaboration across multiple business functions in alignment with BIOS and future stakeholder-defined implementations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of color science principles and their application to paint products.
• Perform validation activities and communicate results to leadership .
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with cross-functional teams on assigned projects.
• Develop a technical and business knowledge related to color formulation and paint products.
• Maintain safe operating procedures through a thorough understanding of safety regulations and laboratory practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months of experience in a lab setting
• Strong math skills
• Experience maintaining accurate records
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with visual and computer color matching programs
• Knowledge of Sherwin-Williams PCG products
• Knowledge of basic paint concepts
• Knowledge of basic color theory and instrumentation

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.

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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