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Found Energy · 4 months ago

Electrochemical 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 Electrochemical Engineer Co-op will be responsible for optimizing electrochemical subsystems, designing and testing prototypes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance reactor performance.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyRenewable Energy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Design and safely execute benchtop R&D chemistry experiments to optimize by-product processing and purification

Analyze batch and time-series reactor data to optimize reactor design and operating conditions for reaction efficiency and yield

Downselect, modify and integrate materials and coatings for electrodes, electrolytes, separators and other components to improve device performance

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other documentation for reactor assembly and testing

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including materials scientists, chemical engineers, and mechanical engineers to integrate product subsystems

Participate in design reviews of electrochemical process subsystems

Qualification

Electrochemical testing techniquesElectrochemical devices operationWet-lab experienceHydrogen handling safetySensor integrationCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsTeam collaboration

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:

Electrochemical testing techniques including cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), rotating disk electrode (RDE), polarization curves, Tafel analysis, etc

Familiarity with assembly and operation of electrochemical devices such as gaseous and liquid flow systems (fuel cells, flow batteries, etc.), plating baths, pH probes, oxidation-reduction potential sensors, etc

Hand on experience in a wet-lab including chemical handling and safety, solution preparation, and sample analysis

Hydrogen handling and safety equipment

Sensor integration and data acquisition

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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