Sublime Systems · 15 hours ago
Process R&D, Scale- up Co-op
Somerville, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $25/hrSublime Systems is advancing a breakthrough process for manufacturing cement and is seeking a creative and driven Co-op to assist in the scale-up of their technology. The role involves hands-on work in process development, reactor design, pilot plant operation, and supporting the goals of process commercialization.
CleanTechEnergyRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Daily operation of laboratory-scale chemical reactors
Routine synthesis and processing of various materials, both powder and liquid
Interpreting and/or performing physical, chemical, and mechanical characterization of synthesized materials
Analyzing data, interpreting results, and presenting conclusions to the larger team
Facilitate planning, installation, and assembly of new equipment
Move reasonably sized drums of chemicals and packages of raw materials by hand or using a hand pallet jack (no forklift operation)
Participate in downstream product processing
Document process operations and participate in safety reviews/planning
Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repair of pilot equipment
Qualification
Required
Actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering or a related field
Knowledge of and passion for applying engineering fundamentals to chemical process design and operation
Able to lift objects up to 50lbs, climb ladders, and work on step stools
Ability to pay close attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and quality, without losing sight of the bigger picture
Desire to work on new processes and learn new skills on-the-job
Familiarity with physical, chemical, and mechanical characterization techniques, such as Laser Diffraction, ICP-OES, SEM, XRF, XRD, titrations, UV-Vis, compressive testing, etc
A strong sense for chemical safety, organization, and attention to detail
Previous internship and/or lab experience
An eagerness for hands-on work and for learning new processes and unit operations
A basic understanding of reactor design and/or material characterization techniques
Company
Sublime Systems
Sublime Systems develops technology to decarbonize cement-making.
Founded in 2020
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$202MKey Investors
Suffolk TechnologiesHolcimUS Department of Energy
2025-05-20Series Unknown
2024-09-19Corporate Round· $75M
2024-03-25Grant· $87M
Leadership Team
Rob Davies
Chief Executive Officer
Yet-Ming Chiang
Co-Founder and Chief Scientist
Recent News
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