R&D Chemical Engineering Co-Op

Crane Currency has a Winter/Spring opportunity for a college student to gain hands-on experience in our Research & Development department. This role is onsite and is based out of Nashua, New Hampshire. You can expect a January 2027 start and working through the Summer!

Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Yes, chances are you have our product in your wallet right now!

Our sophisticated equipment and software leverage proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency & authentication solutions and services- just as they have for generations.

We believe in paid opportunities, so you don’t have to make the decision between a part-time job or taking this position. $30/hour

We design each opportunity so you can apply your education to real-life business needs and give you tangible result-driven opportunities you can add to your resume.

Your manager is invested in providing you with career insights and helping you learn about different avenues you might be able to take your degree in.

The work you’ll experience will give you the chance to enhance current skills and develop new ones that are in line with your degree as well as prepare you for future opportunities.

You’ll participate in networking events, lunch and learns and a presentation to senior leadership, all with the purpose of helping you build a network of global professionals.

• Support research and development projects including continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in trials, including prep, post-trial follow up, testing, data analysis, & report generation
• Participate in monthly lab and secure material audits

• You must currently be enrolled in a four-year degree program, or MS program with an accredited school in Engineering with a preference to Chemical Engineering.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Products.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Ability to follow standard work instructions.
• Be able to work around chemicals and equipment following safety protocols.
• Academic or work experience in a chemical or lab environment, or process technician support is highly desirable.

• Candidate has completed at least one full year of college or university studies; higher preference to rising Juniors or Seniors in Statistical, process engineering, or chemical engineering.
• Experience working in manufacturing

Your role is in Nashua, New Hampshire, a 40-mile drive from the vibrant heart of Boston. Check out what makes Nashua a great place to live and work here:

We are a passionate team of 1,200 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose, we give people confidence every day in moments that matter. This comes to life through our Shared Values:

• People Matter
• Do the Right Thing
• Trusted Partner
• Innovate for Growth
• Always Improving

People are at the center of all that we do, from our employees to our customers and our communities. We empower our teams to help shape the Crane Currency experience, embracing and celebrating our unique perspectives and differences to learn from each other and grow stronger together. To learn more about life at Crane Currency, visit

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