R&D- Technician II

Job Description

The Fort Myers, FL Exterior Exposure Test Fence is seeking an R&D Technician II to support General Industrial (GI) and Coil and Extrusion exterior UV exposure testing programs. This role provides hands-on technical support for exposure testing activities that enable new product development and maintenance of business across both organizations.


The position is responsible for executing sample intake and preparation, outdoor exposure placement, scheduled interim and final evaluations, data documentation, reporting, and coordination with internal technical stakeholders. The technician will follow established ASTM methods, SOPs, and laboratory quality systems to ensure accurate, timely, and traceable exposure data generation in support of GI and Coil and Extrusion project needs.


This role is intended to provide shared capacity across both organizations, with workload and priorities aligned to support GI and Coil and Extrusion exposure testing demand.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the ISO 17025 practices and how they apply to the Exterior Exposure Test Fence group with regards to training, documentation, audits, testing protocols, and data reporting.
• Receive, log, and prepare GI and Coil and Extrusion panels for exterior exposure testing
• Assemble and execute exposure test series in accordance with defined project and program requirements
• Perform scheduled interim and final exposure evaluations following applicable ASTM standards
• Conduct visual, physical, and measurement-based assessments as required by test protocols
• Document evaluation results accurately and completely within approved data management systems
• Support preparation of evaluation summaries and reports for GI, Coil and Extrusion, Test and Certification, and R&D stakeholders
• Maintain proper panel identification, traceability, and organization throughout the exposure lifecycle
• Coordinate evaluation timing and deliverables to support project schedules and business priorities across both organizations
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality management systems, safety standards, and documentation requirements
• Effectively communicate status, results, and issues to internal technical teams
• Utilize Microsoft Office and internal systems to capture data, track work, and support reporting
• Independently manage assigned work to meet timeline, quality, and throughput expectations
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve exposure testing efficiency, cycle time, and data reliability
• Support general lab housekeeping and safety practices to maintain a clean, compliant, and well-organized work environment

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• High school diploma or equivalent of.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic ability to analyze data and accurately document results
• Must have 6 months lab experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience working in a laboratory or testing environment
• Familiarity with ASTM test methods or exterior exposure testing programs
• Experience supporting R&D, GI, or Coil and Extrusion testing workflows
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Travel Requirements: 10%

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life ... with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career ... with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection ... with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

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