Electrochemical Engineering Intern
Carson City, NV - USA
Job Summary
About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery reuse and recyclingkeeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017were delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time all from batteries we already have.
Electrochemical Engineering Intern:
Redwood Materials is seeking an Electrochemical Engineering Intern during the Summer 2026 timeline to support our research and development pilot projects and commercial scale production operations. This role will include work in electrochemistry chemistry and several disciplines of engineering. The role will include laboratory test work and model-driven development with an eye towards rapid scale-up.
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 chemical engineering chemistry materials science electrochemistry or another discipline with significant relevant coursework
- Able to operate independently conducting experiments in a wet chemistry lab that include hazardous materials and power supplies
- Comfortable with spreadsheet-based analysis and modeling
- Self-motivated hands-on mindset with a willingness to contribute at all levels
- A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform essential job functions in compliance with ADA FMLA and other relevant federal state and local regulations
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety gloves helmets and eyewear or additional PPE when required
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively on the telephone including listening and speaking
Working Conditions:
- Officeand laboratorysettings may include pilot plantsetting
- Exposure to loud noise extreme heat or cold dust fumes or chemicals
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Redwood creates a closed-loop, domestic supply chain by recycling and refining lithium-ion batteries and remanufacturing anode and cathode components.