Research Engineering Co-Op – Spring ‘27

Peak Nano LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include setting up polymer process experiments, participating in film extrusion trials, preparing samples for testing, and recording results to support ongoing development. Collaborate with senior staff to refine techniques and equipment.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

B.S./B.A. in Materials/Polymer Science or Engineering

Job 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Excellent oral and written communication skills

About The Company

Peak Nano

Founded in 2016

Peak is a US-based, AI-driven technology company that uses nanotechnology to solve macro-level global challenges. Our engineers and researchers are developing solutions for advanced optics, aerospace, life sciences, and other industrial solutions. We are the leader in applying artificial intelligence to design and optimize reusable polymers to make the world a safer and more sustainable place.