R&D Internship

De Nora is an Italian multinational company, listed on the Euronext Milan stock exchange, a global provider of innovative technologies and solutions, and is recognized as a partner of choice for significant industrial electrochemical processes. Since its foundation in 1923, De Nora has been driven by the philosophy of continual improvement. Today, it is the world’s largest supplier of high-performing catalytic coatings and insoluble electrodes for electrochemical and industrial applications. It is also a leading supplier of equipment, systems, and processes for water disinfection and filtration. De Nora is committed to developing unconventional solutions to achieve the energy transition to decarbonization, the green hydrogen economy, and clean water for everyone.

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Job Summary

De Nora is seeking highly-motivated students to fill an internship position in its Corporate R&D division located at the De Nora Tech facility in Concord, Ohio, about 30 minutes Northeast of downtown Cleveland. Come be a part of a dedicated, multi-national team of researchers spread throughout three continents, tasked with developing robust, innovative technologies and products to facilitate De Nora’s growth of its electrode businesses in the areas of water electrolysis, fuel cells, CO2 conversion, and water treatment! 

Dates:  Fall 2026 with minimum commitment of one semester but multiple semesters optional based on your availability

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work within small teams to execute R&D projects to develop new electrode technologies and products
• Help design, build, automate, and operate lab-scale experimental apparatuses to fabricate and test developmental electrodes and related technologies
• Synthesize new catalytic materials, coatings, and electrodes for testing
• Collect experimental data, maintain accurate and complete records, summarize information into tables and graphs, reports, and presentations
• Contribute to new idea generation 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Students seeking a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, or related field 
• Ideally, the candidate has classroom and/or laboratory experience related to electrochemistry, electrochemical engineering, or corrosion science
• Strong aptitude and desire to work in a hands-on experimental environment
• Previous experience in industrial and/or academic laboratory settings preferred
• Safety first attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively in an efficient and timely manner 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride of our diverse and inclusive environment. We aim to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities, who will enhance the quality of our products and services and contribute to the Group’s success. We are committed to prioritize talent, make people feel respected, appreciated, and free to fully express their potential.