Research & Development Internship - Summer 2027

Get to know East Penn!:

East Penn is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 22 years!

 

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company.  We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do.  More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

 

Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams.

 

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

EOE/VEVRAA

Overview:

 

 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with building and evaluating lead-acid and other battery chemistries
• Conduct electrochemical and cell performance testing
• Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data
• Prepare reports and present project findings to engineering teams
• Review and summarize scientific and technical publications
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and manufacturing personnel on project-based initiatives
• Support laboratory, office, and manufacturing-based research activities