R&D Career Paths... Real Opportunities as Far as You Can Grow

As a candidate for Sherwin-Williams’ R&D positions, you need a college degree with a major in Chemistry or Engineering. We only consider candidates who want to have a real impact on Sherwin-Williams’ operations due to their:

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  • strong interpersonal and communications skills
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  • "hands on" leadership style
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  • solutions-oriented mindset
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  • compelling and continuous desire to learn and advance
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  • willingness to travel or relocate



    Whether a chemist or engineer, your career track within R&D can encompass new product development, new technology or new coatings formulation. It may also develop along one of two paths: technical management or technical research. These paths traverse all three of the major divisions within Sherwin-Williams: Automotive Finishes, Consumer, and Paint Stores Group.

    Opportunities to transfer between our research facilities and unlimited classroom training expand your experience and skills. -- Skills that help you achieve your personal career goals. Even if your ultimate objective is a career outside of Research & Development.

    After you analyze our Technical Career Path, visit three of our largest Research & Development Centers. Then send us your resume and expedite your career with a company that offers you Real Opportunity. Real Growth. And Personal Reward.

    R&D Career Paths
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         Career Paths in Research and Development
          Chemist I or Engineer I
          Chemist II or Engineer II
          Chemist III or Engineer III
          Scientist IV or Engineer IV
          Group Leader
          Senior Scientist or Senior Engineer
          Technical Manager
          Staff Scientist, Staff Engineer
          Senior Technical Manager
          Division Scientist
          Technical Director
          Senior Division Scientist
          Division Technical Director
         Facilities
         Technical Ladder



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