R&D- Technologist I

Sherwin-Williams; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking an R&D Technologist to advance powder coating technologies within the Heavy Equipment sector in the United States. The role focuses on experiments, data analysis, and development of coatings using lab equipment and raw materials knowledge.

Responsibilities include formulating and testing coatings, supporting scale-up, delivering presentations, and collaborating with chemists and technicians.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Associate degree or prior Sherwin-Williams technologist experience.
• Must be able to tint colors and match customer requests.
• Proven project management skills.
• Computer literacy for data input and analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with managers, peers, and stakeholders; deliver presentations as needed.
• Develop, process, apply, cure, and test new powder coating products.
• Support scale-up and manufacturing of new products.
• Analyze data to identify trends and resolve issues.
• Lead projects with supervisor or mentor chemist.
• Plan timelines and resource needs for project work.
• Learn about materials, instrumentation, extrusion, additives, and substrates to improve coatings.
• Provide data to resolve field and material issues and support new developments.
• Utilize SDS and raw material management systems and follow safety policies.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree in Science/Tech/Engineering or Math

Job description

Job Description

The R&D Technologist will work extensively in the Heavy Equipment market segment supporting Powder coating technologies. In this role, the associate will be accountable for conducting experiments, recording results, gaining basic knowledge of raw materials and powder coating technologies, using lab equipment to prepare powder samples, and various other activities related to developing powder coatings.

Job Description

The R&D Technologist will work extensively in the Heavy Equipment market segment supporting Powder coating technologies. In this role, the associate will be accountable for conducting experiments, recording results, gaining basic knowledge of raw materials and powder coating technologies, using lab equipment to prepare powder samples, and various other activities related to developing powder coatings. 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

• Communicating effectively and promptly with managers, peers, and other stakeholders. This includes delivering formal and informal presentations as needed.
• Hands-on development: formulating, processing, applying, curing, and testing of new powder coating products.
• Participating in support of scale-up and manufacturing of new products.
• Analyzing data to identify trends, resolve customer issues, and assess information for project advancement.
• Leading projects with support from supervisor and/or a mentor chemist.
• Establishing timelines and identifying resource needs to support project work.
• Gaining knowledge/skills with raw materials, instrumentation, extrusion, additives, and substrates to develop superior performance coatings and perform troubleshooting when problems arise.
• Providing timely and accurate data to help resolve field complaints, raw material issues, manufacturing problems, and support existing and new product development
• Use of SDS and raw materials management system
• Adherence to safety policies and laboratory documentation.
• May directly work with chemists or technicians to support team project goals.

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.)
• Associate’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field OR prior experience as a Sherwin Williams Technologist.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to the colors desired by customers.
• Proven project management skills
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in powder coating research and development
• Experience working in a laboratory environment
• Experience in powder and/or liquid coating application

Travel Requirements: 10%

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.

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. 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.