Job Description

Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. The company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams®, Valspar®, HGTV HOME® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy®, Krylon®, Minwax®, Thompson’s® Water Seal®, Cabot® and many more. Sherwin-Williams® branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 4,100 company-operated stores and facilities, while the company’s other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers, and industrial distributors. The company supplies a broad range of highly-engineered industrial and OEM coatings for wood and general industrial, coil, packaging, protective and marine, and transportation applications worldwide. Our 60,000 employees are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to find a career that takes you places.

• -Works collaboratively with General Industrial Sales, Technical and Marketing teams to support and secure new business as well as maintaining current customer base.
• -Communicates effectively and promptly with managers, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders. This includes delivering formal and informal presentations as needed.
• -Analyzes data to identify trends, resolve customer issues, and assess information for project advancement.
• -Leads technically complex projects or multiple simpler projects with minimal supervisor input. 
• -Establishing timelines and identifying resource needs to support project work.
• -Applies specialized knowledge/skills with polymers, adhesion, raw materials, instrumentation, extrusion, additives, and substrates to develop superior performance coatings and perform root cause analysis when problems arise.
• -May directly work with and mentor lower-level chemists or technicians to support team project goals.
• -Hands-on development: formulating, processing, applying, curing, and testing of new coating products.
• -Scale-up and manufacturing of new products.
• -Implements continuous improvement efforts
• -Uses SDS and raw materials management system. 
• -Adheres to safety policies and laboratory documentation.
• -Written and verbal communication of all results. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, good organizational and planning abilities, and a high level of initiative.

1. REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s of Science degree required in science, engineering, chemistry, or a related STEM field

• Minimum of 5 years in coatings, polymer, thermoplastic, thermoset, or adhesive research and developmentMinimum 5 years industry experience in the application of liquid, powder or electrodeposition coatings; or the formulation and development of liquid, powder or electrodeposition industrial coatings, adhesives, sealants, or thermoplastic materials.
• Understands extrusion and dispersion
• Full-scale manufacturing experience of coatings, polymers, thermoplastics, thermosets, and/or adhesives
• Understands instrumentation and test methods needed to quantify behavior of coatings/ polymers.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science
• 7+ years in coating, polymer, or adhesive research and development
• Experience in data visualization software to analyze large datasets.
• Experience at designing, executing and analyzing experimental studies to characterize formulation impact on product performance
• Understands synthesis of polyester and epoxy resins
• Exhibit an in depth understanding of coating formulation and how it relates to coating requirements
• Liquid and powder spray systems utilizing robotic equipment a plus.
• Proficient in statistics and data analysis
• Creative problem solving

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis.
• Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis. 
• Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing. 
• May work indoors and outdoors as needed. Exposure to heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 0 degrees. 
• Must be able to operate a computer and communicate via the telephone.
• May work in areas where toxic, flammable, and hazardous materials are present.
• May be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt.
• Work surfaces may include concrete.
• Employee must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors and be able to wear a respirator as required.
• May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required.
• Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required.
• Must be able to travel internationally.

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Familiarity with polymer structure property relationships
• Proficient with analytical methods for characterization of coatings and coating defects.
• Has demonstrated the successful scale up and commercialization of coating or polymer systems
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to color match visually and with the assistance of color equipment.
• Good project management skills
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Ability to adapt and change quickly in response to new situations/demands.
• Design of Experiment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Travel Requirements: Domestic and some International Travel estimated at 15%

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.

Successful candidate will be required to sign an Employee Restrictive Covenant Agreement where permitted by law.

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

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 http://www.myswbenefits.com/. 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 employer.  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.