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Overview

The Engineering Co-op Program at Sherwin-Williams is a 15-week opportunity for students to assist Engineering Managers in Chicago, Illinois, starting in May 2027. Co-ops will engage in various engineering tasks and special projects while contributing to departmental goals.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Engineering Manager with equipment analysis.
  • Support new installations and facility revisions.
  • Develop drawings and specifications for equipment layout.
  • Investigate new plant engineering processes and techniques.
  • Work on special projects as identified by the Engineering Team.
  • Present final presentation at the end of rotation to site, program, and division leadership.

Requirements

  • 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 at least eighteen (18) years of age or older.
  • Must be currently enrolled in a college or university at the time of the Co-op program.
  • Must be currently pursuing an Engineering Degree with sophomore standing or higher.
  • Have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products.
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
  • Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting.
  • Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams.
  • Have at least one (1) year of work experience in a manufacturing, distribution, operations function or have completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an Engineering function.
  • Have previous internship or Co-op experience in the Sherwin-Williams Global Supply Chain Division.
  • Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities.

Additional Information

  • This Co-op begins May 2027.
  • Co-ops will report to our Chicago, Illinois site.
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How this job compares in Chicago, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Chicago, IL currently run a median of $38/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $34–$50/hr across 76 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Chicago, IL

We're tracking 98 other active welding openings in Chicago, IL right now, from 55 different employers. 33 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 348 other active welding openings from 210 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chicago, or widen the search to Illinois.

Sherwin-Williams currently has 4 other openings live in Illinois, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Staff on Site (13), Gerber Collision & Glass (12), and S&C Electric Company (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chicago at $38/hr, Addison at $35/hr, and Skokie at $35/hr. Chicago is among them.

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