Electrochemical Engineer Spring 2026 Co-op

Found Energy

Boston, Massachusetts

Internship

Posted August 26, 2025

Hydrogen & Fuel Cells

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Job Description

This role involves designing, testing, and optimizing electrochemical reactor prototypes to support the scale-up of hydrogen generation technology for clean energy applications, with a focus on safety, performance, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and test chemical and electrochemical reactor prototypes for scale-up and pilot projects
Conduct benchtop R&D chemistry experiments to optimize by-product processing and purification
Analyze reactor data to improve design and operating conditions for efficiency and yield
Select and modify materials and components to enhance device performance
Develop and maintain SOPs and documentation for reactor assembly and testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate product subsystems

Requirements

Pursuing education in chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, or related fields
Deeply motivated by the climate crisis and its downstream impacts
Track record of strong academic and/or project-based performance
Exceptional communication and documentation skills
Experience in one or multiple of the following electrochemical testing techniques including cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), rotating disk electrode (RDE), polarization curves, Tafel analysis, etc.
Familiarity with assembly and operation of electrochemical devices such as gaseous and liquid flow systems, fuel cells, flow batteries, plating baths, pH probes, oxidation-reduction potential sensors, etc.
Hands-on experience in a wet-lab including chemical handling and safety, solution preparation, and sample analysis
Experience with hydrogen handling and safety equipment
Experience with sensor integration and data acquisition

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: Not specified

Work schedule: 6 months, January - June

Work environment perks: Collaborative cross-functional team environment, safety protocols, chemical hygiene practices

Additional benefits: Opportunities to work on innovative clean energy technologies, participation in design reviews, hands-on laboratory experience, contribution to climate change mitigation efforts

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