R&D- Technician III

Socket.dev; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams in Brecksville, OH is seeking a motivated PCG Database Technician to support internal and external customers, develop and maintain color-related database work, and help deliver on color projects through Mosaic software.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least two years of industrial lab experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of industrial lab experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Team oriented and able to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Build, evaluate and maintain product configuration and database development work.
• Demonstrate color science principles.
• Document lab results clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product Development labs.
• Work independently with limited supervision and manage timelines.
• Develop technical knowledge regarding color for paint products.
• Maintain safe operating procedures and lab safety rules.
• Resolve problems relating to products and processes promptly.

Skills

Strong math skills

Maintains accurate records

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college with laboratory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The PCG Database Team is looking for a highly motivated individual to deliver on projects associated with internal and external PCG customers. Position may be responsible for reporting on results, working through marketing, technical and facility requests, formula development and evaluation, contributing to department strategy, and customer complaint resolution. Areas of focus will be PCG internal and external customer support, database creation and maintenance.

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.

This role is not hybrid and will be located at Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.

Responsibilities

• Works with other technicians or chemists to build, evaluate and maintain product configuration and database development work. This work will include creation of letdown samples, application of letdown samples, measuring letdown samples, creation of colorant k/s curves, and database validation by testing a set of color standards. This work allows Global PCG Customers and Facilities to create and adjust custom colors with the Mosaic software.
• Demonstrate an understanding of color science principles
• Accurate documentation and presentation of lab results and technical information
• Interaction with Marketing, Product Development labs, and various support groups
• Effectively works and communicates with others through collaboration on assigned projects
• Independently outlines and performs required tasks to achieve objectives requested with infrequent review of progress and results
• Develop a technical and business knowledge regarding color for paint products
• Maintenance of safe operating procedures through complete knowledge of safety rules and lab procedures
• Resolution of problems relating to products and processed accomplished in a timely manner

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
• High school diploma or equivalent of.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have 2 years of industrial lab experience.
• Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong math skills
• Prior experience with paint application and understanding of various substrates
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to maintain accurate records
• Proven experience in delivering results while working independently and as part of a team to execute tasks accurately and consistently according to project timelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college with laboratory experience
• Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis
• 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

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

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/.

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.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.