Research and Development Intern

About the Role

Ecolab is seeking Research, Development & Engineering Interns to join our summer 2027 Internship program. This role will support all business units of a globally diversified technology/service company, creating a dynamic, challenging, and varying work environment. The position will entail a variety of Chemistry, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering work with a focus on either new product/application development or process engineering. As an RDE intern, you will participate in and support all stages of product development and application commercialization, from initial product idea generation and brainstorming to the final manufacturing process and post-launch support.

What You Will Do

• Perform research, design, and test for product improvement and development of new and launched products, chemical dispensing systems, and/or control systems.
• Test, evaluate, and analyze formulations and/or systems to determine or prove performance and reliability.
• Identify and evaluate technologies to advance the performance and reliability of existing and new products.
• Ensure compliance with design criteria and standards.
• Chemical Engineers: Design experiments to understand the dynamics of chemical processes and formulations.
• Mechanical Engineers: Participate in the design and development of new chemical dispensers and control systems.
• Electrical Engineers: Participate in the design and development of new embedded circuit board designs.

Position Details

• 11-week paid internship program, starting on Tuesday, June 1, 2027.
• Positions are located in Eagan, MN and Naperville, IL.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Opportunity for a hybrid work environment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemistry.
• Anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience developing test procedures and methods, and execution of tests.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Sound academic training.

Compensation Range: $22 - $25/hour