Materials Engineer Spring 2026 Co-op

Found Energy

Boston, Massachusetts

Internship

Posted November 5, 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 large-scale industrial applications, focusing on experimental design, data analysis, and system optimization within a clean energy startup.

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute experiments to improve system performance and material quality
Scale-up or optimize subsystems in 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 experiments
Maintain and improve laboratory capabilities and safety protocols
Invent and develop new material compositions and chemical systems
Identify and address 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 such as annealing and tempering, 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, Familiarity with software languages such as Python, C++, MATLAB, etc., Sensor integration and data acquisition, Process engineering, Electrodeposition, electrochemistry, and corrosion, Electrochemistry in aqueous, molten salt, and high-temperature environments, Fuel cell or battery chemistry, Fluid and gas handling systems including safety and compliance
Ability to operate bench-scale and prototype-scale reactors
Ability to generate quality control data of materials and devise improved practices for quality control
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 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 proactively address challenges in system performance and design and test creative solutions
Strong communication and documentation skills
Demonstrated strong academic and/or project-based performance
Motivation deeply aligned with addressing the climate crisis and its downstream impacts

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 work on innovative clean energy projects, collaborative team environment

Additional benefits: opportunity to contribute to climate change solutions, professional development in chemical engineering and materials science, involvement in experimental design and research, potential to develop new materials and processes

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