R&D- Engineer I
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JOB DESCRIPTION
This position on the Performance Coatings Group Commercialization Engineering team is located at an R&D Center in Minneapolis, MN and is accountable for new product scale up, commercialization, process optimization, and troubleshooting. The position will be focused on supporting the General Industrial Liquid Coatings division, including making lab batches, defining process conditions, traveling to observe production batches, and leveraging knowledge of both operations and technical staff. In this position, the individual will lead small, moderately technically challenging projects or large portions of technically challenging large projects and use their expertise to ensure successful new product commercialization and efficient process design.
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
Optimizing formulas, equipment, and processes to produce quality industrial coatings.
Performing a variety of laboratory tasks using general instruments and advanced lab equipment.
Collaborating with engineers, chemists, and operations personnel on projects.
Using troubleshooting skills to diagnose issues and determine solutions.
Implementing recommendations and continuous improvement projects.
Communicating heavily with R&D labs and production sites.
Developing standardized processes for industrial coating commercialization and production.
Using statistics to design experiments and interpret experimental and production data.
Using root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues at production plants.
Developing work plans and timelines for projects.
Writing technical reports of lab results and production observations and presenting findings to R&D and operations stakeholders.
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
1+ years of experience in an operations or R&D setting
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar
3+ years of experience in a chemical operations or chemical R&D setting
Experience with design of experiments and statistical analysis
Yellow or Green Belt Six Sigma trained
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 Center in Minneapolis, MN and is accountable for new product scale up, commercialization, process optimization, and troubleshooting. The position will be focused on supporting the General Industrial Liquid Coatings division, including making lab batches, defining process conditions, traveling to observe production batches, and leveraging knowledge of both operations and technical staff. In this position, the individual will lead small, moderately technically challenging projects or large portions of technically challenging large projects and use their expertise to ensure successful new product commercialization and efficient process design.
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
Optimizing formulas, equipment, and processes to produce quality industrial coatings.
Performing a variety of laboratory tasks using general instruments and advanced lab equipment.
Collaborating with engineers, chemists, and operations personnel on projects.
Using troubleshooting skills to diagnose issues and determine solutions.
Implementing recommendations and continuous improvement projects.
Communicating heavily with R&D labs and production sites.
Developing standardized processes for industrial coating commercialization and production.
Using statistics to design experiments and interpret experimental and production data.
Using root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues at production plants.
Developing work plans and timelines for projects.
Writing technical reports of lab results and production observations and presenting findings to R&D and operations stakeholders.
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
1+ years of experience in an operations or R&D setting
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar
3+ years of experience in a chemical operations or chemical R&D setting
Experience with design of experiments and statistical analysis
Yellow or Green Belt Six Sigma trained
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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