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Research and Development Intern

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Eagan, MN · HybridFull-time$22–25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$22–25/hr
Location
Eagan, MNHybrid
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Ecolab is hiring Research, Development & Engineering interns for its summer 2027 program. Interns support product development and commercialization across business units, working on new product or application development or process engineering. The role offers an 11-week paid internship beginning June 1, 2027, with positions in Eagan, Minnesota, and Naperville, Illinois. The posting describes a hybrid work opportunity and says relocation assistance may be available.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Research and DevelopmentProduct DesignProduct TestingFormulation AnalysisTechnology EvaluationExperimental DesignChemical Process EngineeringChemical Dispenser DesignEmbedded Circuit Board DesignProject LeadershipAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingOral CommunicationOrganizationAttention to DetailIndependent WorkTeamwork

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or ChemistryDecember 2027 or May/June 2028 Graduation

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Duties

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 seekingResearch, Development &EngineeringInternsto join our summer2027Internship program.A research and development engineering intern will 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 willparticipatein and support all stages of product development and application commercialization, frominitialproduct idea generation and brainstorming to the final manufacturing process and post-launch support.

What'sin it For You:

The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safefoodand 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,perspectivesand ideas to achieve our best

Applywhat you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that havegenuinebusinessimpact

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.

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 todetermineor prove performance and reliability

Identifyand 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:Participatein the design and development of new chemical dispensers and control systems

Electrical Engineers:Participatein the design and development of new embedded circuit board designs

Position Details:

11-week paid internship program, starting onTuesday,June 1, 2027

Positionsare located inEagan, MNand Naperville, IL

Relocationassistancemay be available

Opportunity for a hybrid work environment, balancingofficedays with working remotely

Minimum Qualifications:

Pursuing aBachelor's degree inChemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,Electrical Engineering, or Chemistrywithan anticipatedgraduation date of December2027or May/June2028

Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

11-week internship program, starting onTuesday,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 atnearly threemillion 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, data-driveninsightsand personalized service to advance food safety,maintainclean and safe environments,optimizewater and energyuseand improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare,hospitalityand industrial markets.

When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges andhave the opportunity tolearn and grow, shape your career, make animpactand quickly see the importance of your work.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$22 - $25/hour Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following 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, and education assistance program,on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.Click herefor additional benefits information.If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits atjobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

  • Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55121

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R00304540

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 1,287 open Research and Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22–25/hr
  • Minnesota median$29–32/hr23 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–35/hr155 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $23.50/hr, is 26% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Research and Development hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 69 open Research and Development jobs in Minnesota and 1,287 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Research and Development postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (872 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 722 of the 1,287 open Research and Development jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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