Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to create an abundant and decarbonized material future. Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.
Electric Hydrogen is searching for Research & Development interns with a passion for tackling climate change to join our Cell Engineering team. This team helps select, synthesize, and optimize materials for next generation designs, scale up manufacturing processes for critical cell components, completes testing to understand key technology failure modes, and facilitates testing for all aspects of technology development. With the company being just two years old, they will get an unparalleled look at the early days of a startup and contribute to bringing the technology from concept to proof point. All interns will have the opportunity to develop communication skills, gain laboratory experience, and learn about electrochemical systems and the energy industry.
This position is based in Natick, MA.
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Responsibilities:
Interns will have the opportunity to work on a critical development of the electrolyzer technology including topics like material development, electrochemical understanding, system reliability, vendor evaluation, manufacturing processing scale up, and more. The focus of the internship will depend on the applicant’s interests and company’s research priorities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Interns will work closely with senior scientists throughout the internship and day to day tasks may include one or a few of those listed below.
- Synthesize catalyst materials for electrolysis reactions
- Refine ink compositions and develop coating processes for catalyst coated membranes
- Investigate polymer formulations
- Assess material compatibility in electrochemical systems
- Develop manufacturing process of novel electrolyzer cell components
- Identify room for improvement for manufacturing process, equipment, and quality assurance methods
- Assemble R&D-scale electrochemical cells; assess performance with battery test equipment and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
- Analyze test data and report results out to team; make recommendations for future design iterations
- Design and execute build of test stands for increased testing capacity
- Develop, improve, and document lab procedures such as characterizations/metrologies methods, raw material qualification, synthesis methods, test procedures, and more
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a BS/MS/PhD program at an accredited university, with major of Chemical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Chemistry/Manufacturing Engineering/Physics or related field.
- Ability to pay attention to details
- Previous experience working in a research & development laboratory (in university or in industry) is a plus
Compensation & Benefits:
- $1500 transportation stipend will be provided
- Intern:
[Natick, MA Zone]
$28—$35 USD
Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.
Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:
- an equity grant
- time off programs
- a $75/month cell phone allowance
- a 4% employer 401(k) match
- 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
- a discretionary bonus
Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
COVID-19 vaccination required for all employees and contingent workers, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of vaccination to attend an onsite interview or at their first day of employment.
About Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world’s experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world’s top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.
Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!
