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Anode R&D Intern (Summer 2025)

Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials

McCarran, NV, USA
Posted on Nov 27, 2024

About Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We’re doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.

Anode R&D Intern/Co-op

Redwood Materials is seeking an entrepreneurial Anode R&D intern or co-op to support our research and development, pilot projects, and commercial scale production operations.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Performing routine and novel chemical and/or metallurgical analytical tasks.
  • Assisting with setup, testing, and commissioning of pilot and commercial scale plant and equipment.
  • Performing laboratory testing and plant trials.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a B.S. or advanced degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, materials science, or another discipline with significant relevant coursework.
  • Experience with data mechanical systems including encoders and inline data systems.
  • Experience with data analysis and visualization with python.
  • Academic or professional background in signal processing, programming, or data science.
  • Self-motivated, hands-on mindset, with a willingness to contribute at all levels.
  • A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

This full-time paid position may be arranged as either an internship (12 weeks) or a Co-op (4-8 months), depending on the candidate.

Below are the three possible start-dates for this position:

  1. May 19th, 2025
  2. June 2nd, 2025
  3. June 23rd, 2025

*Please note dates are subject to change

The location of the internship is either in the Reno or Carson City, Nevada area (exact location is based on team placement). Interns are responsible for making their own housing and transportation arrangements. Please note that due to the location of our campuses, public transit options are limited, and the use of a personal or rented vehicle is recommended.

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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