Chemical Engineer SummerFall 2026 Co-op
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Overview:
Found Energy is building clean energy delivery platforms capable of replacing fossil fuels for heavy industries ranging from aluminum production (4% of global CO2 emissions) to fertilizer production (2% of global CO2 emissions) to maritime shipping (3% of global CO2 emissions). Building off technology developed at MIT that enables metallic aluminum to split water our energy delivery systems safely generate hydrogen and industrial heat on-site at >5x the volumetric energy density of liquid hydrogen and >3x that of methanol and ammonia. By integrating storage transport and generation into a single package our technology solves some of the biggest pain points in renewable energy transportation and storage.
At Found Energy we believe in securing a livable and equitable future for our planet and we are looking for partners who are motivated by this goal to join us. For more information visit .
Job Overview:
Found Energy has demonstrated its core hydrogen generation technologies at the kW-scale including a system capable of powering a full-sized electric vehicle. We are now working to scale up the reactor system for both our minimum viable product (MVP) and commercial pilot demonstrations. The completion of the MVP and commercial pilots requires designing and testing numerous sub-processes and sub-systems at the targeted industrial scale as well as at various intermediate scales along the way.
Co-ops in this role will be responsible for directly translating previous and ongoing R&D work into prototypes and production units while measuring and tracking performance metrics and solving key technical issues as they arise. You will interface with our customer and pilot partners to develop solutions and customize our technology to meet their technical requirements.
Co-op Duration: 6 months July - December
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Design build and test reactor prototypes in support of reactor scale-up and pilot projects
- Design and build test platforms for rapidly iterating and validating subsystems
- Perform data analysis on reactor test results to identify improved operating conditions
- Create process flow diagrams models and simulations of prototype and production units
- Produce and maintain P&ID and other documentation
- Specify downselect and modify COTS components for integration into subsystems
- Participate in and lead design reviews of chemical process subsystems
- Operate and maintain the separations and other subsystems of the pilot reactor
- Develop safety systems and protocols for the prototype and production systems
- Develop and maintain SOP documentation for prototype and production systems
- Translate R&D work into prototype functional requirements and specifications
- Translate partnership specifications into design requirements
Qualifications:
- 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:
- Chemical reactor design assembly and validation
- Familiarity with process control systems PID controllers and PLC controllers
- Chemical separation and purification processes
- Solid-liquid separation and filtration
- Sourcing and integrating pumps valves and other essential equipment for fluid control and transport within the process system
- Creating process flow diagrams and chemical system simulations/models
- Hydrogen handling and safety equipment
- Sensor integration and data acquisition
- Using AutoCAD to generate P&IDs and other system documentation
Research suggests that qualified people from historically marginalized groups may self-select out of opportunities if they dont meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who might not meet the exact requirements but who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Found Energy does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender gender expression age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to hiring and firing of staff selection of vendors and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff subcontractors vendors and clients.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Continuous Improvement
- Financial Concepts
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Sensors
- Project Management
- Process Engineering
- Organic Chemistry
- Manufacturing
- Analytics
About Company
Found Energy is a Boston-based, clean energy company producing a carbon-free fuel that is lower-cost and more energy-dense than fossil fuels. This will enable us to decarbonize the most challenging and carbon-intensive industries which are unaddressed by existing technology portfolios ... View more
