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Chemical Engineering Co-Op

Crane Currency
Nashua, NH Intern
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026
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 or February 2027 start and working through the Summer!

Who We Are

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!

Over the past few years our internship and co-op program has welcomed over 100 students. 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. 

Our Early Career Professionals Program (ECP)

Paid Opportunity – 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

Gain Industry Experience – 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.

Career path insights – 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.

Personal Development – 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.

Professional Network – 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.

How You Will Make An Impact

Our program is designed to give you the chance to make a true impact on the business. You will have a direct effect by means of the following:

  • 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

Knowledge And Expertise That Matter Most For This Role

  • You must currently be enrolled in a four-year degree program, or MS program with an accredited school in Chemical Engineering with a strong interest in Organic Chemistry or Material Science preferred.
  • 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 protocals.
  • Academic or work experience in a chemical or lab environment.

Preferred

  • Candidate has completed at least one full year of college or university studies; higher preference to rising Juniors or Seniors.
  • Experience working in manufacturing is beneficial.

Where We Are

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:

What Drives Our Team

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 .

Crane Currency is a drug free workplace.

SUITABILITY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS: The final offer of employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by Crane and our U.S. Government Agency customers is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination.

Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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