Research and Development Intern

Own your future as an intern at Ecolab!  Our internship program provides you with invaluable insights from leaders across Ecolab, engaging and challenging projects, opportunities for personal and professional growth, extensive networking, and the chance to immerse yourself in our innovative and dynamic environment.  Ecolab is seeking Research, Development & Engineering Interns to join our summer 2027 Internship program.   Interns in RDE support all business units of a globally diversified technology/service company, creating a dynamic, challenging, and varying work environment. This 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’s in it For You:    The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food and healthy environments  The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth   The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best  Apply what you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that have genuine business impact       Finish your internship with a realistic job preview of what a “day in the life” of an Ecolab associate looks like      Be considered for a full-time job offer (to start upon graduation) at the end of a successful internship.

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  Chemistry: Execute technical laboratory activities in support of technical platform development.

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, balancing office days with working remotely   Minimum Qualifications:    Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemistry with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028  Immigration sponsorship not available for this role  11-week internship program, starting on Tuesday, June 1, 2027  Preferred 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  About Ecolab   A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations spanning over 170 countries, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions,