Role: Paid Engineering or Physics Intern
Location: Waltham, MA
Summer - full time: 40 hours per week, starting May or June 2026
Fall semester - part time: 20 hours per week, starting September 2026
On-Site: No virtual work is available. Local candidates only.

About Folia: Folia Materials is an award-winning materials science startup using advanced paper coating technology as our platform super material.  Folia’s water filters are on-sale at 2,500 grocery stores in Bangladesh.  Folia’s paper microwave susceptors deliver superior microwave foods in sustainable packaging. We are looking for individuals who take the initiative to be a part of our success story.

Are you a current student seeking an internship? Looking to build cutting-edge technical skills and lab work experience?  We encourage you to read more and apply for this exciting opportunity. 

Overview:   
This role will perform product testing for our microwave susceptor product, and will require the ability to work will our engineering team to design a reliable microwave test system.  The core of this role involves the ability to develop reliable data-gathering methods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Detailed Implementation: Execute lab-scale tests with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all variables are accounted for and documented.

• Method Development: Support the creation of robust data sampling methods that provide actionable insights.

• System Refinement: Assist in the transition from manual testing to more sophisticated, automated systems to increase data reproducability.

• Collaborative Validation: Work under the guidance of senior engineers towards long-term technical goals.

Who You Are:

• A student in Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering with a strong foundation in experimental measurements.

• Naturally detail-oriented with an uncompromising commitment to data accuracy and reproducibility.

• Adaptable and capable of maintaining high technical standards while developing interim test setups.

• A clear communicator who values oversight as a tool for professional growth and technical excellence.

Nice-to-haves: 

• Self-driven with the ability to coordinate and manage project with minimal supervision
• Ability to learn and understand new electronics and electrical systems
• Outstanding troubleshooting skills on electrical and physical systems
• Exceptional attention to detail 
• Experience with soldering
• Proficient with Google Drive or MS Office
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with others
• Strong time management skills 
• Previous experience working in a machine shop or lab environment   

The candidate will have a chance to apply strong project management and organizing experience, and to gain a deeper understanding of how testing decisions are impacted by cost, consumer, and environment.

Folia's lab is located in Waltham, MA.

Folia is committed to hiring a diverse workforce.