Intern - Research & Development

Newtrace; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend matching industry standards

Hands-on electrolyzer R&D lab

Holidays 12 days

Flexible timings

Stocked pantry and team celebrations

Job summary

Newtrace invites applications for an Intern - Research & Development in Bengaluru. This on-site, full-time internship spans 6 months and offers a stipend aligned with industry standards.

You will support the R&D team with hands-on lab work, testing electrodes and coatings for water electrolyzers, and learn how electrolyzer electrodes are made, tested and qualified. Ideal candidates are pursuing or recently completed a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related fields.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed BE/BTech, ME/MTech, or BSc/MSc in a related field.
• Comfort with hands-on lab work and careful record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrode samples for testing: cutting, cleaning, drying, weighing and labelling.
• Run ultrasonication weight-loss tests on coated electrodes and log mass loss.
• Inspect electrode and coating surfaces with optical microscopy and capture images.
• Run basic electrochemical tests on a potentiostat under team guidance.
• Prepare electrolyte solutions and follow safety procedures.
• Record data consistently, plot results, and present findings to the team.
• Keep sample inventories, labels and equipment logs up to date.

Skills

Lab work

Data recording

Microscopy

Electrochemistry basics

Excel

Education

B.E./B.Tech

M.E./M.Tech

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemical Eng./Chemistry

Tools

Potentiostat

Optical Microscope

Ultrasonic Bath

Analytical Balance

Excel

Origin

Job description

About The Job

Job Title: Intern - Research & Development

Location: Bengaluru, IN

Type: On-site, full-time internship

Duration: 6 months

Stipend: Matching industry standards

About Us

Newtrace is a climate-tech startup crafting next-gen electrolyzers for the wide-scale adoption of affordable green hydrogen. The vision we swear by is simple - to decarbonise our planet, leaving a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come.

At Newtrace, we believe that great ideas flourish when nurtured in an atmosphere that promotes work-life balance, encourages personal well-being, and fosters collaboration. Join us and be part of a remarkable journey where you can make a difference while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and invigorating workplace. Together, let's create a better future, one innovative idea at a time.

We are backed by marquee investors like Sequoia Capital, Aavishkaar Capital, Speciale Invest and Micelio Fund in our mission.

For more information, visit: www.newtrace.io.

Role

You will support our R&D team in testing electrodes and electrocatalyst coatings for water electrolyzers. Most of your time will go into hands‑on lab work: measuring how well coatings adhere to their substrates, inspecting electrode surfaces under a microscope, and running basic electrochemical tests. You will learn how electrolyzer electrodes are made, tested and qualified, and your results will feed directly into the team’s development work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrode samples for testing: cutting, cleaning, drying, weighing and labelling.
• Run ultrasonication weight-loss tests on coated electrodes to measure coating adhesion, and record mass loss on an analytical balance.
• Inspect electrode and coating surfaces by optical microscopy, capture images, and log cracks, delamination and non‑uniform coverage.
• Run basic electrochemical tests on a potentiostat, such as linear sweep and cyclic voltammetry, under the guidance of the team.
• Prepare electrolyte solutions, including KOH, and follow the lab’s chemical safety procedures.
• Record data in a consistent format, plot results, and present findings to the team.
• Keep sample inventories, labels and equipment logs up to date.

Must Have

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry or a related field.
• Comfort with hands‑on lab work and careful record keeping.

Should Have

• Some wet chemistry experience from coursework or projects, and familiarity with lab safety procedures (MSDS).
• Basic knowledge of electrochemistry
• Working knowledge of Excel or Origin for plotting and simple data analysis.
• An unquenchable thirst for knowledge and the ability to quickly adapt to new situations. Enthusiasm and curiosity for all things green hydrogen!

Nice To Have

• Worked on electrocatalyst development and electrolysis setups in prior projects or internships.
• Experience with optical microscopes, potentiostats and ultrasonic baths.
• Excited to join a startup and put in the hustle required to get things done!

What We Offer

• Stipend: Matching industry standards.
• Hands‑on experience in an electrolyzer R&D lab, working day to day with our engineers and scientists.
• Holidays: 12 days of customary national/state holidays; sick leave: 12 days.
• Flexible timings with a 5‑day, 45 hours/work week including breaks.
• Stocked pantry, company goodies & team celebrations.