Peak Internship & Co-Op Student Program
Where students turn curiosity into career-building experience.
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Kickstart Your Career
Hit the ground running. Grow your knowledge and collaborate with experienced professionals.
Get Paid
Real, impactful work comes with real compensation. Here, your skills and contributions are valued.
Invest in You
We invest in your growth through real-time learning, mentorship, collaboration, and full team support.
Meet One of Our Program Alum
Sarah’s journey with Peak Nano began as an intern while she was a rising senior at the University of Cincinnati. Today, she’s a full-time Research Engineer and calls her Peak internship “the best decision I could have made.” From day one, she felt like a valued team member, working on meaningful projects in an environment she describes as “Big Manufacturing on an intimate scale.” Surrounded by inspiring colleagues and cutting-edge innovation, Sarah encourages anyone looking for a hands-on, impactful internship to explore opportunities at Peak Nano.
Why Choose Peak Internships / Co-Op Programs?
Cutting-Edge Projects
Work on real-world projects and leverage cutting-edge nanolayered technology and advanced innovations.
Mentorship and Growth
Be guided by industry pioneers and gain invaluable insights into the professional world.
Collaborative Environment
Join a team of like-minded peers and professionals in an environment that values creativity, innovation, and diversity.
Future Opportunities
Our interns gain more than just experience; they open doors to future careers in STEM fields, with potential full-time opportunities.
Universities Represented by Our Current and Former Interns / Co-Ops
Peak Values, Not Just Words On The Wall

Start Your Journey: Open Positions
DISCLAIMER: Internships are eligible for U.S. citizens only.
Research Engineering Internship – Summer ‘26
Peak is seeking a Research Engineering Intern for the Summer ‘26 session.
AI Engineer – Optical Design
Peak Nano is looking for an AI engineer with a physics, EE, or applied math background. Someone with genuine hands-on experience building agentic systems and a strong quantitative foundation to work productively alongside a team of optical scientists and engineers.
Sr. Sales Manager
Peak Nano is seeking a Sr Sales Manager for our dielectric films team to help grow revenue within the capacitor and OEM markets (Power Grid, EV/Charging, Defense, and Fusion Energy).
Technical Program Manager
Peak Nano is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to play a pivotal role in managing multiple programs supporting nanolayered film development and production.
IT Co-Op – Fall ‘26
Peak Nano is looking for an Information Technology Co-Op to join our IT department. The IT Co-Op will assist in maintaining our compute infrastructure including servers, workstations, and related networks.
Peak Nano's Internship / Co-op Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Peak Nano Internships are part-time positions permitted only during the summer and designed to give students exposure to their field of interest.
Peak Nano Co-ops are full-time, available year-round, require students to be actively pursuing a degree and receiving school credit, and provide substantial hands-on experience related to their major.
No. Interns and co-ops are not eligible for Peak’s company-provided benefits plans. This means they do not receive paid time off (PTO) and are not paid for Peak holidays, regardless of the number of hours worked.
Intern vs. Co-Op: What’s the Difference?
| Internship | Co-Op Position |
|---|---|
| Summer only |
Year-round (Fall/Spring/Summer) |
| Part-time | Full-time |
| Not a requirement to be actively pursuing a degree or enrolled in school | Must be actively pursuing a degree/ receiving school credit |
| Provides exposure to a student’s field of study or area of interest | Provides substantial and practical work experience directly related to the student’s major |