Materials Engineer Spring 2026 Co-op

Found Energy

Boston, Massachusetts

Internship

Posted August 26, 2025

Hydrogen & Fuel Cells

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Job Description

This internship involves researching and developing new materials and processes to improve hydrogen generation systems for clean energy applications, including experimental design, data analysis, and safety practices, to support scaling up innovative energy technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute experiments to improve system performance and material quality
Scale-up and optimize subsystems of fuel activation processes
Generate and analyze quality control data for materials and feedstocks
Document experimental procedures, observations, and results
Present findings to technical teams and collaborate on new experiment planning
Maintain and improve laboratory capabilities and safety protocols
Invent and develop new material compositions and chemical systems
Identify and troubleshoot system performance challenges with creative solutions

Requirements

Pursuing education in chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, or related fields
Experience in one or more of the following: Aluminum metal alloys and metallurgy, Aqueous chemistry and inorganic chemical reactions, Safe handling of acids, bases, and hazardous chemicals, High temperature heat treatments, annealing, tempering, etc., Experimental design, Statistical data analysis, Apparatus fixture design and assembly, Chemical separation and purification processes, Solid-liquid separation and filtration, Hydrogen handling and safety equipment including fuel cells, Sensor integration and data acquisition, Process engineering, Electrodeposition, electrochemistry, and/or corrosion, Electrochemistry in aqueous, molten salt, and/or high temperature environments, Fuel cell or battery chemistry, Fluid and/or gas handling systems including safety and compliance
Experience with bench-scale and prototype-scale reactors
Ability to generate quality control data of materials and devise improved practices for quality control
Ability to test customer-provided and internally developed materials for quality assurance
Ability to document observations in a detailed and careful manner
Ability to synthesize data to determine trends, correlations, and underlying mechanisms
Ability to present results and conclusions to the materials development and broader technical teams
Ability to propose and collaboratively plan new experiments based on empirical findings
Ability to develop and maintain SOP documentation for experimental procedures and prototype systems
Ability to participate in and improve chemical hygiene and safety protocols
Ability to invent new material compositions and chemical systems
Ability to anticipate and proactively address challenges in system performance
Ability to proactively identify challenges, design and test creative solutions
Exceptional communication and documentation skills
Strong academic and/or project-based performance record
Experience with software languages such as Python, C++, MATLAB, etc.
Experience with sensor integration and data acquisition
Experience with apparatus fixture design and assembly
Experience with chemical separation and purification processes
Experience with solid-liquid separation and filtration
Experience with hydrogen handling and safety equipment, including fuel cells
Experience with process engineering
Experience with electrochemistry, electrodeposition, and corrosion
Experience with fluid and gas handling systems, including safety and compliance

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range (not specified in the posting)

Work schedule: 6-month co-op duration from January to June

Work environment perks: participation in chemical hygiene and safety protocols, opportunity to contribute to innovative clean energy projects, collaborative team environment

Additional benefits: opportunities for professional development in experimental design, data analysis, and process engineering; involvement in impactful climate-related work; potential for growth within a pioneering clean energy company

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