R&D- Associate Engineer
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JOB DESCRIPTION
This position on the Performance Coatings Group Commercialization Engineering team is located at an R&D site in Warrensville Heights, OH, and is accountable for new product scale-up, process optimization, process troubleshooting, and site-to-site product transfers. The position will be focused on supporting the Automotive and Protective & Marine divisions with responsibilities including making lab batches, defining process conditions, supporting new product test batches, and leveraging knowledge of both operations and technical staff. In this position, the individual will focus on building their engineering expertise to ensure successful new product commercialization and efficient process design. They will develop their skills by contributing to or being a team member of technically challenging projects.
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
Technical
Project Management
Communication
Safety and Quality
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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).
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.
3.0 GPA or higher
Previous internship or co-op experience in an operations or R&D setting
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar
2+ years of experience in a chemical operations or chemical R&D setting
Experience with design of experiments and statistical analysis
Experience applying engineering principles for process optimization and continuous improvement
Ability to effectively interact and build relationships across multiple levels of management and technical personnel
High level of initiative and leadership ability
Travel Requirements: 15%
ABOUT US
Here, we believe there's not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there's a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We'll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!
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 . 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/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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.
This position on the Performance Coatings Group Commercialization Engineering team is located at an R&D site in Warrensville Heights, OH, and is accountable for new product scale-up, process optimization, process troubleshooting, and site-to-site product transfers. The position will be focused on supporting the Automotive and Protective & Marine divisions with responsibilities including making lab batches, defining process conditions, supporting new product test batches, and leveraging knowledge of both operations and technical staff. In this position, the individual will focus on building their engineering expertise to ensure successful new product commercialization and efficient process design. They will develop their skills by contributing to or being a team member of technically challenging projects.
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
Technical
- Employ engineering principals to ensure successful scale-up and commercialization of new products.
- Develop engineering-based correlations between laboratory and production equipment.
- Optimize processes, equipment, and formulas to produce quality industrial coatings.
- Perform a variety of laboratory tasks using general instruments and advanced lab equipment.
- Troubleshoot production and quality issues by diagnosing and determining solutions.
- Use statistical techniques to design experiments and interpret experimental and production data.
- Support root cause analyses to identify and resolve quality issues at production plants.
- Design and conduct feasibility studies on new process equipment and technology.
Project Management
- Develop work plans and timelines for projects.
- Collaborate with engineers, chemists, and operations personnel on projects.
- Identify opportunities and implement recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Develop standardized processes for industrial coating commercialization and production.
Communication
- Document laboratory and production results and observations.
- Communicate heavily with R&D labs and production sites.
- Write technical reports of lab results and production observations and present findings to R&D and operations stakeholders.
- Provide process engineering guidance on R&D and operations projects.
Safety and Quality
- Review new product formulas to ensure processing robustness and adherence to quality standards.
- Ensure safety, housekeeping, and ISO practices are followed
- Maintain certification on safety and quality standards
- Promote safe work practices and seeks to reduce safety and quality risks
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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).
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.
3.0 GPA or higher
Previous internship or co-op experience in an operations or R&D setting
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar
2+ years of experience in a chemical operations or chemical R&D setting
Experience with design of experiments and statistical analysis
Experience applying engineering principles for process optimization and continuous improvement
Ability to effectively interact and build relationships across multiple levels of management and technical personnel
High level of initiative and leadership ability
Travel Requirements: 15%
ABOUT US
Here, we believe there's not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there's a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We'll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!
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 . 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/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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.
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