R&D PCG Summer Internship- Minneapolis, MN
About The Position
This is a 12-week learning experience in the Performance Coatings Group Research and Development Division at Sherwin-Williams, based at its downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota site. Interns are assigned to a specific laboratory and provided with a mentor. Each intern participates in a technical project and presents the project at the end of the assignment. Interns contribute to a project team, receive periodic performance reviews, and take part in networking and learning events. The program provides experience working in groups and alongside other interns and co-ops. 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. The internship begins May 24, 2027. Job duties involve contact with employees and access to confidential or proprietary information, so the company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary.
Requirements
- Be currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) at the time of the internship.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
- Be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for 12 weeks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.8.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a Sherwin-Williams Research and Development internship or co-op program.
- Be a rising or current sophomore, junior, or senior at a college or university when the internship begins.
Responsibilities
- Work in an assigned laboratory with a designated mentor.
- Participate in a technical project and present it at the end of the assignment.
- Actively participate on a project team and take part in periodic performance reviews.
- Participate in networking and learning events.
- Gain experience working in groups and with other interns and co-ops.
Benefits
- Sherwin-Williams describes benefits and rewards related to health and well-being, retirement, health care, and daily commuting; eligibility depends on employment and applicable offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
