Process Engineering Co-op

About NONA

Nona Technologies applies cutting-edge desalination science to cooling water recycling. Spun out of MIT, our patented Ion Concentration Polarization process was built to turn seawater into drinking water — now it closes the loop on industrial cooling water, recovering what facilities would otherwise pour down the drain. 

Our founding team includes an MIT research scientist who co-developed NONA’s novel technology, and management experience from Rivian Automotive’s product development team.

Job Description:

​Nona Technologies is building and deploying next-generation water recovery hardware that helps data center and cooling tower operators reduce water usage and operating expenses. Our technology shifts cooling operations from a “use and discharge” model to a more circular system where water is treated, recovered, and reused on-site through a simple retrofit.

We are in the process of scaling our proven technology from pilot deployments to commercial installations, and we are looking for a motivated, self-starting process engineering co-op passionate about startups to assist in deploying our technology.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with electrochemical, fluid handling, and mechanical process equipment to build further field deployments 
• Build process knowledge to evaluate and identify areas for improvement in key process parameters to enhance performance
• Enhance and maintain technical knowledge of current standards, codes, and procedures to further our product development process.
• Work across disciplines with our team and partners to integrate our product with electrical, software, and mechanical constraints
• Use engineering data and software tools to evaluate performance, generate insights, and implement technical improvements.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Junior or Senior in a 4 year degree program, pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Resident of Massachusetts, or attending a school located in Massachusetts
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50lb pieces of equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Term: Fall 2026 (Target Start: September 1, 2026 to December 11, 2026).
• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at our Cambridge lab full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, or other controls equipment
• Experience with fluid systems
• Hands on experience with instrumentation, mechanical, or electrical systems