What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Summer Internship- Minneapolis, MN position at The Sherwin-Williams Company?
This position is a comprehensive 12-week learning experience in Performance Coatings Group R&D. Students will be assigned to a specific lab and will be given a mentor. Interns will also be given a Technical Project which they will present at the end of their assignment. Students will be active participants on a project team and will have periodic reviews to evaluate their performance. Students will participate in a number of special networking and learning events throughout their assignment. This opportunity will allow students to gain experience in work groups, as well as working with other Interns and Co-ops.
- This position is a comprehensive 12-week learning experience in Performance Coatings Group R&D Division.
- Students will be assigned to a specific lab and will be given a mentor.
- Interns will also be given a Technical Project in which they will present at the end of their assignment.
- Students will be active participants on a project team and will have periodic reviews to evaluate their performance.
- Students will participate in a number of special networking and learning events throughout their assignment.
This opportunity will allow students to gain experience in work groups, as well as working with other Interns and Co-ops.
This position will start in May 2026 at our Minneapolis, Minnesota campus supporting the Performance Coatings Group.
Minimum Requirements
* Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics ("STEM") at the time of the internship program
* Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
* Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
* Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for a total of 12 week, with or without reasonable accommodation
* Must have a minimum of 2.8 GPA
Preferred Qualifications
* Have previous experience in a Sherwin-Williams research and development (R&D) Internship or Co-op Program
* Be a rising or current sophomore, Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship program
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
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