Sherwin-Williams · 12 hours ago
R&D Scientific Programmer II
Brecksville, OH, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $104K/yr
3+ years expSherwin-Williams is a company dedicated to inspiring and improving the world through innovative paints and coatings. They are seeking an R&D Scientific Programmer II to develop and maintain internal color science software applications that support global R&D efforts.
ChemicalManufacturingSales
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop, enhance, and maintain internal color science applications supporting global R&D
Complete ongoing C# development for a new internal application
Maintain and support legacy VB and VB.NET applications
Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex issues; support global labs and manufacturing sites
Ensure code reliability, maintainability, and compliance with corporate standards
Use version control and support continuous integration and deployment pipelines
Apply best practices in testing, debugging, documentation, and code review
Maintain traceable and well documented software changes
Support integration with internal systems and tools
Implement algorithms and computational tools supporting color science research
Support research studies through data handling, analysis, and validation
Summarize findings and contribute insights that inform R&D decisions and process improvements
Offers technical guidance
Mentors others in technical fields, such as coding, software, etc
Contribute to mid scale technical projects under guidance of senior staff
Participate in architecture discussions, backlog planning, and implementation activities
Apply agile practices and balance hands on development with collaboration
Seek clarity on requirements, assumptions, and technical expectations
Communicate risks, issues, and progress clearly and early
Provide concise updates using agile or project-tracking tools
Prepare technical documentation and summaries for mixed audiences
Support peers through knowledge sharing and code reviews
Expand skills in programming, color science, and related technologies
Develop understanding of business workflows, manufacturing, and quality processes
Build strong working relationships across R&D and supporting teams
Informally mentor less-experienced contributors and learn from senior staff
Stays proficient in current programming languages
Qualification
Required
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 work visa and/or permanent residence status)
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field
Must be at least 18 years of age
Proficiency in C# and VB.NET
Working knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts
Experience developing and maintaining desktop or internal-facing applications
Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing codebases
Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills
Proven troubleshooting/support skills
Technical skill in programming and current computer systems
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering
Familiarity with WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation)
Understanding of the Model–View–ViewModel (MVVM) architectural pattern
Experience consuming or integrating RESTful APIs
Exposure to scientific, analytical, or R&D-focused software environments
3+ years writing code, working in a technical support role
Strong color instrumentation knowledge
Strong color knowledge
Benefits
Relocation Package: Yes, Within Company Policy
A general description of benefits offered can be found at <http://www.myswbenefits.com/>.
Company
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1964-02-11IPO
Leadership Team
Heidi Petz
Chief Executive Officer
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