Found Energy · 1 month ago
Data Engineer Spring Co-op_Spring 26
Found Energy is building clean energy delivery platforms capable of replacing fossil fuels for heavy industries. They are seeking a Data Engineer Co-op to build and maintain data infrastructure necessary for analyzing and improving pilot systems, collaborating with various teams to support operational insights and decision-making.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines to collect and process real-time and historical data from pilot systems and lab systems
Support chemistry and materials science workflows by building tools for experiment tracking, sample management, and characterization data ingestion
Develop and optimize database schemas and storage solutions for structured and unstructured data
Integrate data from diverse sources, including sensors, control systems, and third-party APIs, ensuring data quality and consistency
Collaborate with automation and R&D teams to define data requirements for system monitoring and performance analysis
Create dashboards and visualizations to monitor system performance, enabling data-driven decision-making
Develop and implement algorithms for data analysis, including trend detection, anomaly identification, and predictive modeling
Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance with company and industry standards
Participate in design reviews and contribute to the development of best practices for data engineering processes
Document data workflows, pipelines, and technical procedures
Qualification
Required
Passionate about climate tech and its potential to impact the world
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Math, or a related field
Familiarity with programming languages such as Python and SQL
Experience with data processing frameworks such as Pandas, Apache Spark, or similar
Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and their data engineering tools
Understanding of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib)
Experience with version control systems like Git and collaborative workflows
Ability to understand scientific data structures, such as experiment logs, sample metadata, or characterization results
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with hardware, software, and chemical engineers
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience with time-series databases (e.g., InfluxDB, TimescaleDB)
Experience working in a scientific or research lab environment
Exposure to data generated from chemistry, materials science, or analytical instruments (e.g., ICP-MS, XRD, SEM, NMR, titrations)
Exposure to IoT devices and edge computing
Company
Found Energy
Found Energy is a renewable energy company engaging in turning aluminum into a renewable energy carrier.
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Funding
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$12MKey Investors
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