Cathode R&D Intern - Summer 2024

Redwood Materials is seeking an entrepreneurial summer Cathode R&D Intern to support our research and development, pilot projects, and commercial scale production operations.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and leading design and modelling of chemical engineering aspects of new processes, including the creation of detailed process flow documentation.
• Improve existing process with targeted upgrades, including controls, alarm specifications, and debottleneck projects.
• Develop commissioning guidelines and procedures for battery material equipment.
• Assisting with setup, testing, and debugging of new processing operations.
• Conducting sample testing, pilot-scale research projects, and experiments for new processes.

Desired Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. or advanced degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or another discipline with significant relevant coursework.
• Prior internship or work experience with a leading technology company in a chemical or process engineering role, preferably with new process development.
• Having a scrappy, McGyver approach to quick problem solving.
• Able to operate independently conducting experiments in a wet chemistry lab.
• Experience with factory modeling concepts such as material flows, yields, and recovery rates.
• Academic or professional background in inorganic chemistry and precious metals refining.
• Working knowledge of major chemical and process analysis software packages.
• Broad hands-on experience in repairs, tools, etc. is helpful.
• Self-motivated, hands-on mindset, with a willingness to contribute at all levels.
• Being mission driven, having a passion for sustainability, and making the world a better place!