Chemical Engineer Spring 2026 Co-op
Found EnergyBoston, Massachusetts
Internship
Posted August 26, 2025
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Job Description
This role involves designing, building, and testing reactor prototypes and subsystems to support the scale-up of hydrogen generation technology for industrial applications, with a focus on process development, data analysis, and collaboration with partners to meet technical and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and test reactor prototypes for scale-up and pilot projects
- Develop and validate test platforms for subsystem iteration
- Analyze reactor test data to optimize operating conditions
- Create process flow diagrams, models, and simulations of units
- Produce and maintain P&ID and system documentation
- Specify, select, and modify commercial off-the-shelf components for integration
- Lead design reviews of chemical process subsystems
- Operate and maintain separation and other subsystems of the pilot reactor
- Develop safety protocols and systems for prototype and production units
- Translate R&D work into functional requirements and specifications
Requirements
- Deeply motivated by the climate crisis and its downstream impacts
- Pursuing education in chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, or related fields
- Track record of strong academic and/or project-based performance
- Exceptional communication and documentation skills
- Experience in one or multiple of the following: Chemical reactor design, assembly, and validation; Familiarity with process control systems, PID controllers, and PLC controllers; Chemical separation and purification processes; Solid-liquid separation and filtration; Sourcing and integrating pumps, valves, and other essential equipment for fluid control and transport within the process system; Creating process flow diagrams and chemical system simulations models; Hydrogen handling and safety equipment; Sensor integration and data acquisition; Using AutoCAD to generate P IDs and other system documentation
Benefits & Perks
6-month co-op duration (January - June)
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