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Found Energy · 4 months ago

Chemical Engineer Spring 2026 Co-op

Boston, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Winter

Found Energy is building clean energy delivery platforms to replace fossil fuels in heavy industries. The Co-op in Chemical Engineering will support the scaling of hydrogen generation technologies by designing, building, and testing prototypes while collaborating with partners to customize solutions.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyRenewable Energy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, build, and test reactor prototypes in support of reactor scale-up and pilot projects

Design and build test platforms for rapidly iterating and validating subsystems

Perform data analysis on reactor test results to identify improved operating conditions

Create process flow diagrams, models, and simulations of prototype and production units

Produce and maintain P&ID and other documentation

Specify, downselect, and modify COTS components for integration into subsystems

Participate in and lead design reviews of chemical process subsystems

Operate and maintain the separations and other subsystems of the pilot reactor

Develop safety systems and protocols for the prototype and production systems

Develop and maintain SOP documentation for prototype and production systems

Translate R&D work into prototype functional requirements and specifications

Translate partnership specifications into design requirements

Qualification

Chemical reactor designProcess control systemsChemical separation processesAutoCADHydrogen safety equipmentData analysisExceptional communicationDocumentation skills

Required

Deeply motivated by the climate crisis and its downstream impacts

Pursuing education in chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, or related fields

Track record of strong academic and/or project-based performance

Exceptional communication and documentation skills

Experience in one or multiple of the following:

Chemical reactor design, assembly, and validation

Familiarity with process control systems, PID controllers, and PLC controllers

Chemical separation and purification processes

Solid-liquid separation and filtration

Sourcing and integrating pumps, valves, and other essential equipment for fluid control and transport within the process system

Creating process flow diagrams and chemical system simulations/models

Hydrogen handling and safety equipment

Sensor integration and data acquisition

Using AutoCAD to generate P&IDs and other system documentation

Company

Found Energy

Found Energy is a renewable energy company engaging in turning aluminum into a renewable energy carrier.

Founded in 2022

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.found.energy

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