R&D Intern: Design, Test & Impact Real-World Solutions

ECOLAB; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Employee discount

Job summary

Ecolab's Research, Development & Engineering internship invites you to work on chemistry, mechanical, electrical engineering projects and process development. The 11-week summer program starts June 1, 2027, with sites in Eagan, MN or Naperville, IL, offering hybrid work and relocation assistance.

As an intern you will participate in product development, testing, and evaluation from idea to manufacturing, gaining mentorship and exposure to real business impact.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a STEM bachelor’s degree with an anticipated graduation date in 2027/2028.
• Interest in research, development and engineering across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform research, design, and test for product improvement and development.
• Test and analyze formulations to determine performance and reliability.
• Identify technologies to advance product performance.
• Ensure compliance with design criteria and standards.
• Design experiments for chemical processes (ChemE) or development of dispensers and control systems (Mech/Elec).
• Support laboratory activities for technical platform development.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Lab testing procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemistry

Job description

Ecolab's Research, Development & Engineering internship invites you to work on chemistry, mechanical, electrical engineering projects and process development. The 11-week summer program starts June 1, 2027, with sites in Eagan, MN or Naperville, IL, offering hybrid work and relocation assistance.

As an intern you will participate in product development, testing, and evaluation from idea to manufacturing, gaining mentorship and exposure to real business impact.