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Peak Internship & Co-Op Student Program

Where students turn curiosity into career-building experience.

Explore Opportunities

Unlock 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?

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Cutting-Edge Projects

Work on real-world projects and leverage cutting-edge nanolayered technology and advanced innovations.

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Mentorship and Growth

Be guided by industry pioneers and gain invaluable insights into the professional world.

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Collaborative Environment

Join a team of like-minded peers and professionals in an environment that values creativity, innovation, and diversity.

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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

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Peak Values, Not Just Words On The Wall

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Start Your Journey: Open Positions

DISCLAIMER: Internships are eligible for U.S. citizens only.

Cleveland, OH

Extrusion Technician

Peak is seeking an Extrusion Technician. This is an incredible opportunity to help advance our ground-breaking technology.

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Valley View, OH

VP of Manufacturing

Peak is seeking an experienced VP of Manufacturing to lead operations at a fast-growing, innovative nanotechnology company.

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Valley View, OH

Facilities, Maintenance and EH&S Director

Peak is seeking an EH&S Director to oversee facilities and maintenance.

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Macedonia, OH

Materials Program Manager

Peak is seeking a Materials Program Manager to lead inventory, POs, logistics, reporting, and BOM management.

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Remote

Applied Optical Scientist

Peak Nano is looking for an Optical Scientist with in-depth knowledge of optics and optical software development.

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Macedonia, OH

Quality Control Supervisor

Peak Nano is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor responsible for overseeing quality control activities in an Optical Device manufacturing environment.

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Valley View, OH

Sr Research Scientist

Peak is seeking a Sr. Research Scientist to lead polymer product development, driving innovation and growth in existing and emerging markets.

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Macedonia, OH

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.

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Valley View, OH

Research Engineering Internship – Summer ‘26

Peak is seeking a Research Engineering Intern for the Summer ‘26 session.

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Valley View, OH

Process Engineering Internship – Summer ‘26

Peak Nano is seeking a Process Engineering Intern for the Summer '26 session.

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Peak Nano's Internship / Co-op Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes. Many interns and co-ops transition into full-time roles; however, you will still need to apply and complete the standard interview process to ensure fairness and alignment with our hiring practices.

Yes. Housing assistance is available during the summer semester. We are actively exploring housing options for additional semesters.

Please send your resume directly to internships@peaknano.com, using your desired position as the subject line.

Yes, but only under special circumstances. We’ve found that having students onsite creates a richer learning experience and supports stronger collaboration.

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