Peak Internship & Co-Op Student Program
Where students turn curiosity into career-building experience.
Explore OpportunitiesUnlock Your Potential
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.
Extrusion Technician
Peak is seeking an Extrusion Technician. This is an incredible opportunity to help advance our ground-breaking technology.
VP of Manufacturing
Peak is seeking an experienced VP of Manufacturing to lead operations at a fast-growing, innovative nanotechnology company.
Facilities, Maintenance and EH&S Director
Peak is seeking an EH&S Director to oversee facilities and maintenance.
Materials Program Manager
Peak is seeking a Materials Program Manager to lead inventory, POs, logistics, reporting, and BOM management.
Applied Optical Scientist
Peak Nano is looking for an Optical Scientist with in-depth knowledge of optics and optical software development.
Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer
Peak Nano is seeking an innovative Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer with demonstrated experience bringing new opto-mechanical products to market.
Quality Control Supervisor
Peak Nano is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor responsible for overseeing quality control activities in an Optical Device manufacturing environment.
Sr Research Scientist
Peak is seeking a Sr. Research Scientist to lead polymer product development, driving innovation and growth in existing and emerging markets.
DevOps Engineer II
Peak is seeking a DevOps engineer with a good cultural fit to help build out the digital infrastructure.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Peak Nano is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician, responsible for inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance on equipment and building systems while ensuring safety and efficiency.
Sr Software Engineer
Peak is seeking a Sr Software Engineer who will support Peaks’ manufacturing & AI/Ml data infrastructure.
Content Marketing Videographer Co-op – Spring ‘26
Peak is looking for a Videographer Co-Op to join our team and help produce engaging, high-impact video content across marketing, sales, and education.
Research Engineering Internship – Summer ‘26
Peak is seeking a Research Engineering Intern for the Summer ‘26 session.
Software Engineer Intern – Summer ‘26
Peak is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for the Summer ‘26 session.
Principal Software Engineer
Peak is seeking a highly skilled Software Architect with deep experience designing both SaaS (Software as a Service) and on-premises enterprise applications.
IT Internship – Summer ‘26
Peak Nano is looking for an Information Technology Intern to join our IT department in the Summer Session.
Process Engineering Internship – Summer ‘26
Peak Nano is seeking a Process Engineering Intern for the Summer '26 session.
Software QA Engineer
Peak Nano is seeking a highly skilled Software QA Engineer with deep experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated functional test suites.
Engineering Intern: Opto-Mechanical Process R&D – Summer ‘26
Peak Nano is seeking an Engineering Intern: Opto-Mechanical Process R&D for the Summer ‘26 session.
Engineering Intern: Opto-Mechanical Assembly & Prototyping – Summer ‘26
Peak Nano is seeking an Engineering Intern: Opto-Mechanical Assembly & Prototyping for the Summer ‘26 session.
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 |