Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience entry

Exp. Years Not specified

Education Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Entry-level associate engineer in Sherwin-Williams' Powder Applications Lab supporting testing, product development, and powder coating studies. This hands-on role prepares metal panels, conducts evaluations, and assists with standard performance testing under supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare metal panels and substrates
Apply powder coatings using lab equipment
Conduct application trials and record observations
Perform standard performance tests
Document results in lab notebooks

Technical Overview

Lab-focused powder coating environment with manual electrostatic spray equipment and lab scale spray booths; requires familiarity with standard coating tests and data recording in lab notebooks.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an entry-level engineer with a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, capable of supporting powder coating development and lab testing in a fast-paced coatings lab; strong attention to detail and willingness to learn lab processes are essential.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's degree in a ScienceTechnologyEngineering or Math fieldMust be legally authorized to workAt least 18 years of age

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with coatingsExperience with polymers or materials testingExposure to powder coating processesUnderstanding of industrial finishing linesRoot cause analysis with DOE5 Whys

Required Skills

powder coatingslab testingadhesiongloss measurementcolor evaluationcorrosion testingDOEroot cause analysisorange peelback ionizationtransfer efficiencylab procedures

Hard Skills

Powder coatinglab testingadhesionhardnessgloss measurementcolor evaluationcorrosion testingorange peelback ionizationtransfer efficiencyDOEroot cause analysisstatistical toolslab proceduresPPEsurface preparationpretreatmentmanual electrostatic spray equipmentlab scale spray boothstroubleshooting

Soft Skills

attention to detailteamworkcommunicationproblem solvingorganizational skills

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing

Job Function Support powder coating development and testing in a lab setting

Role Subtype Entry level engineer

Clearance & Visa

Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

associate engineerpowder applicationspowder coatingslab testingadhesionhardnessimpact resistancegloss measurementcolor evaluationcorrosion testingorange peelback ionizationtransfer efficiencyfilm buildlab notebookslab proceduressafety proceduresPPEpretreatmentsurface preparationmetal panelsapplication trialsDOEroot cause analysisstatistical toolsquality

Deal Breakers

Must be legally authorized to work, Bachelor's degree in STEM, No sponsorship available

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