2026 R&D Co-op -Automotive

The Sherwin-Williams Company • Brecksville, OH • 23h ago

This position is a comprehensive 24-week learning experience in Performance Coatings Group Automotive Refinish R&D. Students will be assigned to a specific lab and will be given a mentor. Co-ops 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. Upon completion of construction, the individual selected for this role will primarily work at the new Sherwin-Williams Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio. All hires must go through a background check before the start of employment. This position is for a minimum of 6 months starting in January 2026 with the a potential option of being extended to 12 months. This position is on site only at Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, OH.

Prepare Coating Solutions: Formulate and prepare coating samples by blending various additives, solvents, catalysts and resins according to experimental designs and project requirements.

Sample Application: Apply coatings using drawdown and spray techniques to produce consistent and uniform test panels.

Sample Evaluation: Evaluate coating performance through optical, mechanical, and chemical testing methods, including gloss, color, adhesion, hardness, and solvent resistance.

Stability Testing: Conduct stability and compatibility tests on coating solutions to monitor changes in appearance, viscosity, pH and performance over time.

Data Recording and Analysis: Accurately record experimental data, summarize results, and assist in interpreting performance trends for process or formulation improvements.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with research scientists and engineers to support ongoing projects and deliver technical results to the New Product Development (NPD) team.

Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment in compliance with company safety and quality standards.

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 24 weeks, with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum of 2.8 GPA

Preferred Qualifications Be a rising or current sophomore, Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the Co-Op program Declared major of Chemical Engineering Currently holding a minimum 3.0 GPA Previous experience working in a R&D or lab environment. Previous team/group experience-employment, volunteering, or extracurricular activities. Experience with MS Office, Business Objects, statistical software. Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.

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