Research and Development Engineering Intern

Ecolab•Eagan, MN

13d•$23 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Intern s to join our summer 2026 I nternship program. Engineering 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 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 .

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027
Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
11-week internship program, starting on Monday, June 1, 2026

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
Design experiments to understand the dynamics of chemical processes and formulations
Participate in the design and development of new chemical dispensers and control systems
Participate in the design and development of new embedded circuit board designs

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
hospital indemnity insurance
auto insurance
home insurance
pet insurance
identity theft protection
short-term and long-term disability
401k
pension plans
retirement health care benefits
short-term incentives
vacation (12 days)
holidays
parental leave
employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates)
discount on day care services and caregiver services
adoption assistance
group legal services
employee assistance program
employee discount program
education assistance program
on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations