R&D- Engineer II

Job Duties

R&D Engineer II will serve as an expert in the application of liquid coatings and will work in support of both solvent and waterborne technologies. This role requires close collaboration with our formulating lab, Marketing, Sales, and end customers to advance technologies and meet product performance and warranty expectations.

-Communicating effectively and promptly with managers, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders. This includes delivering formal and informal presentations as needed.

-Hands-on development: applying, curing, and testing of new coating products.

-Analyzing data to identify trends, resolve customer issues, and assess information for project advancement.

-Leading technically complex projects or multiple simpler projects with minimal supervisor input.

-Establishing timelines and identifying resource needs to support project work.

-Apply specialized knowledge in liquid application equipment, application theory, liquid coating chemistry, pretreatment, and substrates to assist development of superior performance coatings and perform root cause analysis when problems arise.

-Maintain housekeeping standards and perform preventative maintenance for the liquid application lab.

-Implementation of continuous improvement efforts

-Use of SDS and raw materials management system

-Adherence to safety policies and laboratory documentation.

-May directly work with and mentor lower-level engineers, chemists, and technicians to support project goals.

Required:

BS in Chemistry or Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial)

Minimum of 3 years in liquid coating application, technical service, or research and development.

Experience with Conventional air-spray, HVLP, Pressure Pots, and Electrostatic hand spray application.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Degree in Chemistry or Engineering

12+ years in liquid coating application or technical service

Experience with any of the following liquid application methods: Airless/Air Assisted Airless, Electrostatic Air Assisted Airless, Rotary Bell, Turbo Disc

Experience with robotic application equipment

Experience in data visualization software to analyze large datasets.

Experience at designing, executing and analyzing experimental studies to characterize product performance

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.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

12 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$88,373.74 - $112,111.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55415

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2623827

Job Benefits

Not specified