Electrochemical Engineering Intern
TLDR
Support research and development efforts, pilot projects, and large-scale production operations in the field of electrochemical engineering.
About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re 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:
- Office and laboratory settings, may include pilot plant setting
- 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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Redwood Materials is building a sustainable, closed-loop supply chain for lithium-ion batteries by recycling, refining, and remanufacturing their core components. Our focus is on keeping critical minerals in circulation to support the growing energy transition, while delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage solutions entirely from existing batteries.
- Founded
- Founded 2017
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Industrial Conglomerates
- Total raised
- $3.8B raised