R D Engineering Internships
R d engineering internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Telecommunications, with Nokia, Tesla, and Formlabs among the employers posting roles now.
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Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.
Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.
Why Be an Intern or Co-op at Nova?
Joining Nova Biomedical as a co-op or intern means stepping into a mission-driven organization where your work has real impact. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects alongside engineers, scientists, manufacturing and business teams who value fresh perspectives and new ideas. We’re committed to helping students grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and the chance to explore how your academic skills translate into the real world.
At Nova, you won’t just observe, you’ll learn, build, problem-solve, and play an active role in advancing technologies that support global health. It’s an opportunity to develop your career while contributing to innovations that truly matter.
About the role
- Intern Scientist, R&D Chemistry (This is a 6 month Internship/Recent Post Grads eligible)
If you’re passionate about science and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of life sciences, we’d love to hear from you, apply today!
What you’ll do
- Assist with planning and executing laboratory experiments in support of chemical research and product or process development projects.
- Prepare samples, reagents, and test materials in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines.
- Collect, record, and organize experimental data accurately in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems.
- Perform routine analytical testing and basic data analysis to support interpretation of results.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, materials, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Support troubleshooting activities and help identify process or formulation improvement opportunities.
- Prepare summaries, charts, and reports to communicate findings and project progress.
- Assist with ordering and managing inventor laboratory supplies.
- Follow all laboratory safety, environmental, and quality procedures at all times.
What we are looking for in you
- Possesses or pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.
- Completed coursework in general chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related laboratory sciences.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques, chemical handling, and safe work practices.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Why work for Nova Biomedical
- Intern programs including lunch and learns, networking, and professional and social development
- Enjoy our Company marketplaces for lunch and snacks in most of our offices and our company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA headquarters.
- Although interns and co-ops are not eligible for Nova's full-time benefits program, they are eligible to earn sick time and are able to enroll in certain voluntary benefits
Work Location: on-site in our Waltham facility 5 days/week (M-F)
Targeted Salary Range: $20 - $28/hour
Working Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.
EEO Statement:
Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
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Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.
Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.
Why Be an Intern or Co-op at Nova?
Joining Nova Biomedical as a co-op or intern means stepping into a mission-driven organization where your work has real impact. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects alongside engineers, scientists, manufacturing and business teams who value fresh perspectives and new ideas. We’re committed to helping students grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and the chance to explore how your academic skills translate into the real world.
At Nova, you won’t just observe, you’ll learn, build, problem-solve, and play an active role in advancing technologies that support global health. It’s an opportunity to develop your career while contributing to innovations that truly matter.
About the role
- Intern Scientist, R&D Chemistry (This is a 6 month Internship/Recent Post Grads eligible)
If you’re passionate about science and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of life sciences, we’d love to hear from you, apply today!
What you’ll do
- Assist with planning and executing laboratory experiments in support of chemical research and product or process development projects.
- Prepare samples, reagents, and test materials in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines.
- Collect, record, and organize experimental data accurately in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems.
- Perform routine analytical testing and basic data analysis to support interpretation of results.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, materials, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Support troubleshooting activities and help identify process or formulation improvement opportunities.
- Prepare summaries, charts, and reports to communicate findings and project progress.
- Assist with ordering and managing inventor laboratory supplies.
- Follow all laboratory safety, environmental, and quality procedures at all times.
What we are looking for in you
- Possesses or pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.
- Completed coursework in general chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related laboratory sciences.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques, chemical handling, and safe work practices.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Why work for Nova Biomedical
- Intern programs including lunch and learns, networking, and professional and social development
- Enjoy our Company marketplaces for lunch and snacks in most of our offices and our company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA headquarters.
- Although interns and co-ops are not eligible for Nova's full-time benefits program, they are eligible to earn sick time and are able to enroll in certain voluntary benefits
Work Location: on-site in our Waltham facility 5 days/week (M-F)
Targeted Salary Range: $20 - $28/hour
Working Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.
EEO Statement:
Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
Privacy policy
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R D Engineering Internship Market
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- Electronics & Hardware
- Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
- Medical Devices
- Technology & Software
Tips for Your R D Engineering Internship Search
Apply earlier than your calendar suggests
Large employers open summer r d engineering internship applications the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates. Check for openings throughout the year rather than waiting for a single season, and act on relevant postings as soon as they appear.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Hiring teams evaluating r d engineering interns expect limited work history and look for project evidence instead. Document two or three complete projects with the tools you used and link the outputs, whether that is a code repository, a published analysis, a CAD file, or a design case study. A concrete artifact gives recruiters something to assess.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured r d engineering programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity so you reach employers that do not attend your institution's events.
Practice the r d engineering intern technical screen out loud
R d engineering intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering engineering fundamentals, design problems, or laboratory reasoning, depending on the specialization. Practice explaining your thinking as you work through problems, not just reaching the answer. Interviewers weigh your reasoning process as heavily as the final solution, so simulate the format before your first real screen.
Target structured internship programs at larger employers
Many large companies run formal r d engineering rotational or cohort programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs offer structured mentorship and defined project tracks, but they recruit early and fill their cohorts fast. Identify the programs that fit your engineering focus, watch for application windows opening in the fall, and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 86% of the r d engineering internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so every listing you spend time on is one you can actually take.
R D Engineering Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an r d engineering internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented project portfolio with linked code repositories, design files, or published analyses gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an r d engineering internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for r d engineering interns is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest before the return-offer window closes. Position yourself for it without counting on it as a certainty.
When should I apply for r d engineering internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often opening applications in September and October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly rather than waiting for a single hiring season gives you the widest set of options.
Are r d engineering internships paid?
Most professional r d engineering internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and not every employer discloses a rate in the listing. Where the employer shares compensation details, those figures appear directly in the posting.
What should an r d engineering internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools and methods used and link directly to the work, whether that is a code repository, a published analysis, a CAD or design portfolio, or a written case study. Add relevant coursework, keep the document to one page, and list any relevant lab or research involvement.
Are there remote r d engineering internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 14% of the r d engineering internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before spots close.
Can international students get r d engineering internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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