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Transaera

Somerville, MAInternshipPosted 9mo agoStill listed 4 days ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Somerville, MA
Role Type
Co-op
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Transaera is developing affordable, energy‑efficient cooling systems using novel desiccant technology. The company seeks an R&D intern to support prototype development, conduct experiments, acquire and analyze data, and document design processes. The role emphasizes organization, creativity, and collaboration within a fast‑paced climate‑tech team.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data Analysis, nice to haveRapid Prototyping, nice to haveExperimentation, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveHardware Assembly, nice to haveDocumentation, nice to haveCAD Modeling, nice to haveLaser Cutting, nice to have3D Printing, nice to have

Full job description

Transaera is developing a new class of affordable, energy-efficient, sustainable cooling systems designed to address the 40% of global energy greenhouse gases emitted by conventional HVAC. Transaera's novel desiccant technology uses a unique sponge-like material that grabs moisture from the atmosphere to enable its air conditioner to cool air more efficiently. The heat generated by the air conditioner is then used – instead of being wasted – to dry the material for the next cycle. Transaera is looking to hire a R&D intern to support the team in prototype development of our AC design. This would include iterative design and build of prototypes and test fixtures, as well as data acquisition and analysis for design validation. We are looking for someone who is organized, creative, and collaborative.

Key Responsibilities include :

  • Running experiments, analyzing data, and reporting results.
  • Ordering and assembling hardware for custom test fixtures.
  • Creating and documenting test procedures and design processes.
  • Management and organization of testing area, tool inventory and general test infrastructure upkeep.
  • Improving or iterating existing designs through CAD modeling and rapid prototyping techniques such as laser cutting or 3D printing.

About you:

  • Excited about the future of climate tech

  • Want to work with a growing, fast paced team that is revolutionizing AC

  • Take initiative to get things done, and are not afraid to ask questions

Transaera is located at 22 Kent Street Somerville, MA. Transaera offers a competitive hourly wage for all interns. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to:[email protected]. Please include “R&D Internship” in the subject line.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,322 open Research and Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Massachusetts median$120–173K/yr66 salary ranges
  • US median$25–33/hr167 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 95 open Research and Development jobs in Massachusetts and 1,322 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
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 (900 postings).
Education
714 of the 1,322 open Research and Development jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Intern jobs

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