Paper Science R & D Intern or Co-Op

Crane Currency has an opportunity for a student to gain hands-on experience in our Research and Development department based out of Dalton, MA. This full-time paid Internship or Co-Op will start in January 2025.   Apply Today:  www.careersatcrane.com

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 3 years our internship and co-op program have welcomed in 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. 

About Our Internship & Co-Op Program:

• Paid Opportunity – We believe in paid opportunities, so you don’t have to make the decision between a part time job or taking an internship.  
• Gain Industry Experience – We design each internship 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 and preparing 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 our business. As an R&D Intern or Co-op, you will have a direct impact on our business and will be involved with the following work and projects.

• Conducting trials to include prep, and post-trial reporting.
• Lab experiments for ongoing research projects.
• Gather data and generate reports.
• Assist with investigations through systematic root cause methodology.

Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree at an accredited institution pursuing a degree in Paper Science, or majoring in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science with a focus/minor in Paper Science.
• Experience with statistical analysis software (ex. JMP, Minitab).
• Prior work experience.
• All applicants must U.S. Citizens and Demonstrate suitability for a Position of Public Trust consistent with our government contract requirements.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience with converting large, raw data sets into intelligent formats for trending, analysis and visual reporting via MS Excel.
• Candidate has completed at least one full year of college or university studies; higher preference to rising Juniors or Seniors.
   

Key Attributes for Success:

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Eagerness to learn.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical issues to non-technical people.
• Ability to work autonomously and/or in teams.

Where we are:

Your role is in Dalton, Massachusetts, a 45-mile drive to Albany, NY or Springfield, MA. The site is in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires. Working here gives you the best of many worlds. You’ll be able to escape into the wilderness through one of the many outdoor activities just feet away from your doorstep, enjoy a stroll through one of the many picturesque downtowns, or take your family into the city for a day or weekend.

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 www.cranecurrency.com.

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.