Chemical Engineering Intern
Redwood MaterialsCarson City, Nevada
Full Time
Posted March 31, 2026
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Job Description
A Chemical Engineering Intern at Redwood Materials will support research, development, and production processes related to battery materials, including process design, testing, and pilot projects, with a focus on sustainability and process optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and lead design and modeling of chemical engineering processes, including creating detailed process flow documentation
- Assist with setup, testing, and debugging of new processing operations
- Conduct sample testing, pilot-scale research projects, and experiments for new processes
Requirements
- Pursuing a B.S. or advanced degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or another discipline with significant relevant coursework
- Prior internship or work experience with a leading technology company in a chemical or process engineering role, preferably with new process development
- Able to operate independently conducting experiments in a wet chemistry lab
- Experience with factory modeling concepts such as material flows, yields, and recovery rates
- Academic or professional background in inorganic chemistry and precious metals refining
- Working knowledge of major chemical and process analysis software packages
- Self-motivated, hands-on mindset, with a willingness to contribute at all levels
- Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed
- Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary
- Work in a split environment between office and production facility, which may involve extended periods of working in the production facility
- Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, for extended periods of time
- May require working occasional weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs
- The internship is full-time and located in the Reno or Carson City, Nevada area, with interns responsible for their own housing and transportation arrangements
Benefits & Perks
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
Split work environment between office and production facility
Full-time position
Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility
Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes
May require working occasional weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs
Interns are responsible for making their own housing and transportation arrangements
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