Full-Time
2026 Engineering Accelerated Development Program
Posted on 9/4/2025
Sherwin-Williams
10,001+ employees
Global paint and coatings manufacturer
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
Candidates must be willing to relocate upon completion of the development program.
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- Must have a bachelor's degree in engineering by the start of this development program.
- Must be willing to relocate, as required, upon completion of the development program.
- Must be willing to relocate for this position
- Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.8
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future
- Must have at least one (1) year of work experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook).
- Assisting the Engineering Manager with various tasks.
- Opportunity to work/lead projects that may include updating the site’s process/value stream map.
- Assisting with creating and submitting FCAs.
- Learning all manufacturing/engineering systems, tools and processes, metrics and standards, process functional specifications, delivery systems & instrumentation.
- Understanding Sherwin-William's control and quality systems to maximize benefits within the site.
- Equipment analysis, new installations and facility revisions.
- Developing drawings and specifications for equipment layout.
- Investigation of new plant engineering processes and techniques.
- Assist management teams in execution and completion of CIP Projects.
- Special projects as identified by the Engineering Team.
- Knowledge of the many different areas within the Engineering function: Process, Controls, Robotics, RX, Continuous Improvement, Innovations, and Design.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
- Have previous Sherwin-Williams Internship or Co-Op Experience
- Have previous experience in the Sherwin-Williams Global Supply Chain Division
- Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service.
Sherwin-Williams is a global paint and coatings company that sells branded and private-label coatings to professional, industrial, commercial, and consumer customers. Its products cover architectural, industrial, packaging, and transportation markets and are distributed through more than 5,000 company-operated stores and facilities across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America, with engineered coatings supplied to over 120 countries. The company emphasizes quality, customer service, and digital access to simplify ordering and support, backed by a large workforce and diverse supplier partnerships. Its goal is to maintain leadership in the coatings industry by expanding globally, improving customer satisfaction, and delivering reliable products and services.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio
Founded
1866
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- Strategic Do it Best partnership secures manufacturing scale for EasyCare and Best Look in independent hardware
- Heat-Flex AEB reduces energy use and asset replacement costs by eliminating wet insulation moisture ingress
- OneCure adoption saves OEMs over $1M in capital expenses while improving coating adhesion and corrosion resistance
What critics are saying
- AkzoNobel-Axalta merger intensifies competitive pressure, eroding Sherwin-Williams industrial pricing power within 12-18 months
- Do it Best brand control marginalizes Sherwin-Williams equity in independent retailers, limiting direct consumer access
- Emerald Symmetry performance may fall short of premium lines, risking brand reputation in 6-9 months if field tests fail
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- Heat-Flex AEB eliminates corrosion under insulation by replacing traditional mineral wool with thermal liquid coating
- OneCure dust-on-dust powder system enables single-bake curing, cutting cycle times by 30-40% for OEMs
- Emerald Symmetry delivers zero-VOC, plant-based interior paint with 22% biobased carbon without sacrificing performance
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