Research & Development Internship - Summer 2027

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing seeks a Research & Development Engineering Intern to work with experienced engineers on battery technologies powering critical applications worldwide.

You will assist with building and evaluating lead-acid and other chemistries, conduct electrochemical testing, collect data, and prepare reports for project teams in a collaborative, hands-on environment at our Kutztown facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building and evaluating lead-acid and other battery chemistries
• Conduct electrochemical and cell performance testing
• Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data
• Prepare reports and present project findings to engineering teams
• Review and summarize scientific and technical publications
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and manufacturing personnel on project-based initiatives
• Support laboratory, office, and manufacturing-based research activities

Job description

Get to know East Penn!

East Penn is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 22 years!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EOE/VEVRAA

Overview

Are you passionate about science, engineering, and innovation?

Join East Penn Manufacturing's Research & Development team and gain hands‑on experience contributing to the development and evaluation of battery technologies that power critical applications around the world.

As a Research & Development Engineering Intern, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and scientists on meaningful projects that support the advancement of current and emerging battery chemistries. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge in a real‑world research environment while developing technical, analytical, and professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building and evaluating lead-acid and other battery chemistries
• Conduct electrochemical and cell performance testing
• Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data
• Prepare reports and present project findings to engineering teams
• Review and summarize scientific and technical publications
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and manufacturing personnel on project-based initiatives
• Support laboratory, office, and manufacturing-based research activities