R&D GSC Summer Applicators Internship

The R&D Engineering Summer Internship position is for the Applicator / Tool Engineering Lab from May to August 2026. The internship will be assigned a mentor and at least one “real world” project to complete during their assignment. 

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment visa status
• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) at the time of the internship program
• Must have a minimum 2.8 GPA
• Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for a total of 12 weeks, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently at a rising Junior or Senior standing
• Enrolled in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing/Technology Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, Applied Sciences in Engineering
• Working knowledge of 3D Modeling Software (CAD, SolidWorks, Catia, etc)
• Previously completed a Sherwin-Williams Research and Development (R&D) Internship or Co-op Program 
• Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Initially, the individual would be expected to become skilled at testing and learning paint application tools in a hands-on environment.

• Responsible for assisting Engineers with designing, experimenting, and testing of products.

• Use of modeling software (SolidWorks, CAD, etc) to assist with creating and maintaining drawing and /or specifications.

• Students will participate in several 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.