Internships (Chemistry, Automation, Business, Mechanical Engineering)

Unbound Potential; Thalwil; Vor Ort; CHF 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Unbound Potential, a Swiss startup in Zürich, is looking for talented individuals to join the development of their membrane-less redox flow battery technology. Candidates should have a relevant academic background and skills in engineering or business. The role involves research and development tasks across various fields including chemistry and mechanical engineering. The company is committed to driving the renewable energy transition with innovative solutions and offers a collaborative and high-performance startup environment.

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Business.
• Motivated to work in a dynamic startup environment.
• Interest in energy storage and sustainability.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to the development of membrane-less redox flow battery systems.
• Design and test experimental setups and prototypes.
• Support R&D activities and document work.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Hands-on mindset

Curiosity and motivation to learn

Proactive approach

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

PLCs

Microcontrollers

Data pipelines

Jobbeschreibung

Join Unbound Potential (UP): a Swiss startup founded in 2023 by a team of passionate engineers, chemists, and economists from ETH Zürich.

We envision a resilient, electrified society, one that is not only independent from fossil fuels, but also free from critical mined materials like lithium and vanadium. How will we get there? By developing a disruptive, innovative solution: a membrane-less redox flow battery powered entirely by organic chemistry. Despite the name, our system is one of the simplest large-scale stationary energy storage solutions imaginable - scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable - perfect for energy-intensive industries and utilities.

We are currently expanding our excellent team of directors and looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. If you’ve ever been truly passionate about something - tech, academia, sport, art - and pushed yourself to the edge of excellence, you know what it takes.

If you feel that same urgency and ambition to shape a better world: you belong here.

What will you do:

• Contribute to the development of our membrane-less redox flow battery across different domains: chemistry, mechanical engineering, automation, and business.
• Design, build, and test experimental setups, prototypes, and system components for lab-scale and pilot-scale systems.
• Support R&D activities, including material development, electrochemical testing, fluid systems, and system integration.
• Assist in automation and data infrastructure tasks (e.g. sensors, PLCs, monitoring systems), depending on your background and interests.
• Conduct market research, techno-economic analysis, and explore business models for large-scale energy storage solutions.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and contribute to continuous improvement of our technology and processes.
• Collaborate closely in an interdisciplinary team of engineers, chemists, and business professionals.
• Document your work and present results, insights, and progress within the team.

What will you bring

• Background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Automation Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on mindset and willingness to build, test, and iterate.
• Curiosity and motivation to quickly learn new technologies (e.g. automation systems, electrochemistry, fluid systems, or energy technologies).
• Ability to work independently with a proactive and structured approach.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams.
• Interest in energy storage, sustainability, and emerging technologies.
• (Nice to have, depending on role): experience with PLCs, microcontrollers, rapid prototyping, electrochemical methods, data pipelines, or techno-economic analysis.

You are

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, chemistry, computer science, business, or similar).
• Motivated to work in a dynamic, high-performance, and collaborative startup environment.
• Passionate about climate-tech, energy, and driving the renewable energy transition.
• A hands-on problem solver with a strong sense of ownership and a "maker" mentality.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn quickly.
• Structured, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Sounds like you? We are looking forward to meeting you! Send us your CV and Motivation Letter combined in a single PDF!

Link: https://www.unbound-potential.com/jobs