Materials Science & Engineering Co-op (JULY 2026)
Lydian · Boston, MA · 4 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$30–$32/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Own and execute advanced R&D projects with guidance from Lydian engineers pursuing new paths for materials development
- Use advanced characterization techniques (SEM, electrical property measurements, oxidation/corrosion analysis) to develop understanding of materials and degradation mechanisms
- Work with external partners who can perform some techniques under our guidance
- Build key reactor components using repeatable, scalable manufacturing techniques, including input and experimentation to explore improvements and alternatives to existing techniques
- Frequent use of high temperature furnace equipment to produce different materials
- Support other team members in materials compatibility experiments, materials selection, and characterization
- Assist in equipment setup, maintenance, and SOP generation
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. candidate in Materials engineering, Chemical engineering, Chemistry, or Mechanical engineering
- Comfortable working in a wet lab environment, with an openness to learning new experimental and documentation techniques
- Ability to follow laboratory protocols and instructions accurately, with a willingness to ask questions when uncertain
- Attention to detail in experimental design, execution, and documentation
- Experience in documentation and reporting, including preparing lab notebooks, data analysis, technical reports, and formal presentations
- Curiosity, proactiveness, being a team player, eagerness to learn, and a focus on quickly determining a path to results are key!
Preferred but not required
- wet lab experience
- furnace operation
- chemical synthesis
- slurry formulation
- coating experience
Company Culture & Benefits
- Paid lab/engineering-focused internship with a collaborative in-person technical team
- Challenging, meaningful work that can directly impact company success
- Opportunities for networking/exposure within the climate tech community
- Mentorship from a great team of engineers and scientists
Compensation Range
$30 - $32