January 2027 Leadership Development Program R&D- Brecksville, OH

Sherwin-Williams • Brecksville, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sherwin-Williams is hiring motivated individuals for its Research & Development Leadership Development Program (LDP), a training program intended to develop the skills and experience needed for a role on the Chemist track within the Performance Coatings Group. Participants support one of the group’s technical divisions, including Automotive, Coil, Industrial Wood, General Industrial, Packaging, or Protective and Marine. The 8–12-month program consists of one assignment providing an in-depth R&D experience; participants remain in that position throughout the program until post-program placement.

This position begins in January 2027 at the Brecksville Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio, supporting R&D Automotive within the Performance Coatings Group. Participants should be open to relocating initially for the program and potentially relocating again for a post-program position. After completing the program, participants may apply for a promotion to the Chemist track.

The Performance Coatings Group supplies engineered solutions for construction, industrial, packaging, and transportation markets in more than 120 countries. Its business units include Automotive Finishes, Coil Coatings, Engineered Polymer Solutions, General Industrial Coatings, Packaging Coatings, Protective & Marine, and Industrial Wood Coatings.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor's degree in a science or technical-related field, including but not limited to Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Corrosion Engineering, by the start of the program.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Have previous experience working on projects in a laboratory environment.
• Be open to relocation based on business needs for the program and for post-program positions and promotional opportunities.
• Be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Have at least one year of experience using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and/or Outlook.
• Be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve materials from shelves, floor stacks, and/or pallet racking and lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Material Science.
• At least one year of work experience managing projects.
• Previous Sherwin-Williams laboratory experience.
• Experience in a team-oriented setting through work, extracurricular activities, military service, or similar experience.
• Knowledge of or experience in the paint and coatings industry.
• Prior work experience maintaining and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of paint and coatings chemistry and formulation.
• Gain experience with testing methods and quality control using statistical software.
• Build an understanding of commercialization, products, industries, and market segments.
• Develop project management expertise and report results and findings.
• Build relationships with the supply chain and gain knowledge of plant operations.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Technical Services to execute innovation strategy.
• Work alongside senior chemists.

Benefits

• The company describes benefits related to health and well-being, retirement, health care, total well-being, and commuting; eligibility may vary.
• Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow professionally.
• An inclusive team and a commitment to employees’ and broader communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level