High Temperature Electrolysis Intern - Summer 2027

First Roles; Idaho; Sur place; USD 36 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a motivated intern to support our Hydrogen & Electrochemistry team. The intern will help with electrochemical testing, system design and validation, and materials characterization on solid oxide devices.

The position may involve experimental systems, electrical instrumentation, data processing, and learning about solid oxide technology. Onsite 9x80 schedule at Idaho Falls campus with varying start dates.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full time in an Undergraduate, Masters, or PhD program in Engineering.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT/OPT).
• Current resume or CV and unofficial transcripts.
• Current class schedule with credits.

Responsabilités

• Support design/manufacture/testing of solid oxide devices for electricity or hydrogen.
• Assist with electrochemical testing, system design/validation and materials characterization.
• Contribute to data processing and interpretation for ongoing experiments.

Connaissances

Device design

Device manufacture

Electrical instrumentation

Data processing

Solid oxide tech

Formation

Undergraduate/Graduate/PhD in Engineering

Outils

Laboratory equipment operation

Data acquisition systems

Description du poste

Description

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a motivated intern to support our Hydrogen & Electrochemistry team. INL performs a wide breadth of high temperature electrochemical research into solid oxide electrolysis and fuel cell devices, systems, and integrated commercial equipment. This position may assist with several areas of investigation including electrochemical testing, system design and validation, system testing, and materials characterization.

The ideal candidate will have hands on experience with the design/manufacture/testing of solid oxide devices for the production of electricity or hydrogen. Alternatively experience with:

• Experimental systems including fluid and thermal flow
• Electrical instrumentation
• Data processing
• Desire to learn about solid oxide technology.

This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student's availability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled full time in an Undergraduate Degree, Masters Degree, or PhD Program majoring in Chemical/Electrical/Materials/Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

Preferred Qualifications:

• Design/manufacture/testing of solid oxide devices for the production of electricity or hydrogen

Compensation:

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)
• Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour)
• PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($36.83/hour - $39.33/hour)
• PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($38.65/hour - $41.29/hour)
• Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.