Research Engineering Co-Op – Fall ‘26

Internship Description

Peak Nano is seeking an engineering co-op to support the efforts of the R&D team. This engineering co-op will contribute to the Peak Nano Films R&D team's current projects while gaining hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting.

 Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in setting up and tearing down polymer process experiments

• Participate in film extrusion trials or other sample fabrication trials

• Prepare polymer film samples from trials for a range of characterization testing

• Conduct, record, and report results of polymer film/product testing to support R&D efforts

• Assist senior technical staff members in developing/modifying techniques or equipment for the evaluation of new processes or products

Required Qualifications

• Enrollment in a B.A or B.S in Materials/Polymer Science, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent program

• Basic knowledge or interest in plastics/polymeric materials

• Experience with or interest in hands-on engineering work

• Demonstrated eagerness to learn new concepts, machinery, and applications

• Ability to work well independently or in a team

• Ability to handle weight up to 50 pounds

• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a wide variety of small hand tools, scales, spatulas, hand trucks, utility knives, and extrusion equipment.

• U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit the form below.