R&D Applicator Team Co-Op

Sherwin-Williams - Cleveland, OH

Part-time - Intern

Cleveland, OH

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The R D Applicator Team Co-Op position at Sherwin-Williams is designed for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Design, or Validation Engineering. This co-op role involves hands-on experience in the Applicator / Tool Engineering Lab, where the individual will work on real-world projects, assist engineers with parts validation, and utilize SolidWorks for design tasks. The position is expected to last a minimum of 6 months, starting in May 2025, and requires participation in meetings to present work progress.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineers with parts validation through dimensional checks, ESL, MSL, and Pilot process.
• Design experiments to validate tooling, designs, and components.
• Use SolidWorks (CAD) to create and maintain drawings and specifications.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly meetings to present work.

Requirements

• Must have a HS diploma or GED.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Design, or Validation Engineering.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA.
• Must be willing to work up to 28-40 hours per week for a total of 6 months.
• Must have access to local housing and reliable transportation.
• Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Basic understanding of information technology infrastructure and computer platforms.

Nice-to-haves

• Junior or Senior class standing is preferred.