QA/QC Intern (NYSERDA-Funded Opportunity)

Urban Electric Power, Inc; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience in QA/QC practices

Exposure to quality management systems

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Job summary

A clean energy technology startup is seeking a motivated QA/QC Intern in Pearl River, NY. This role offers practical experience in quality systems and battery manufacturing, requiring current or recent college enrollment in a related field. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and interest in clean energy. This internship provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to sustainable technology initiatives. New York State residency is required for applicants.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or data science.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.
• Comfortable working with measurements and spreadsheets.
• Interest in quality systems, manufacturing, and clean energy technologies.
• New York State residency required.

Responsibilities

• Assist QA/QC engineers with documentation and recordkeeping.
• Perform QA checks on electrodes for dimensional measurements.
• Aid in determining Critical-to-Quality parameters for electrodes.
• Contribute to developing CTQ parameters through data review

Skills

Attention to detail

Standard operating procedures

Data recording

Spreadsheet proficiency

Quality systems interest

Education

Currently enrolled in relevant technical field or recent graduate

Chemistry

Materials science

Data science

Job description

Job Type: Internship (Part-Time / Full-Time, depending on availability)

Urban Electric Power is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented QA/QC Intern to support our Quality Assurance/Quality Control team in battery electrode manufacturing and testing operations. This role provides hands‑on experience in quality systems, data collection, and laboratory‑based inspections within an innovative clean energy startup environment. Minimal prior experience is required; on‑the‑job training will be provided.

Must be current or former New York State residents who are attending, or have recently (within 12 months) attended, a college or university, with residency established before the internship starts.

Funding Source:

This position is supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Learn more about the NYSERDA Clean Energy Internship Program for prospective

Urban Electric Power (UEP) is commercializing zinc anode rechargeable battery technology. Made from environmentally sustainable materials used in disposable alkaline batteries, UEP’s technology delivers enhanced performance, extended lifetime, and low cost. Founded in 2012, UEP is headquartered at its pilot manufacturing and battery testing facility in Pearl River, New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Quality Documentation
  • Assist QA/QC engineers with Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, recordkeeping, and audit preparation.
• Electrode Quality Inspection
  • Perform QA checks on electrodes for dimensional measurements and visual defects.
  • Apply established pass/fail acceptance criteria and document inspection results accurately.
• Failure Analysis & Dissection Support
  • Assist with cut‑open dissection analysis of battery cells and electrodes.
  • Capture photographs and record structured observations to support root cause and quality investigations.
• Critical‑to‑Quality (CTQ) Development
  • Aid in determining and refining next‑generation Critical‑to‑Quality (CTQ) parameters for electrodes and cells through data review, measurements, and engineering collaboration.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate in engineering (chemical engineering is a plus), chemistry, materials science, data science, or a related technical field.

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedure (SOPs).

Comfortable working with measurements, spreadsheets, and basic data recording.

Interest in quality systems, manufacturing, and clean energy technologies.

New York State residency required (per NYSERDA funding guidelines).

Experience in battery technology or manufacturing is a plus.

Candidate Requirements (Application Materials)

• Resume
• Documentation of New York State Residency
  • Cell phone bill
  • Lease agreement
  • Mail addressed to a New York State address
• Transcript (Official or Unofficial)
  • Applicant’s name
  • School or university name
  • Semester or enrollment dates

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What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience in QA/QC practices within battery and energy storage manufacturing.
• Exposure to real‑world quality management systems (QMS) and audit processes.
• Mentorship from experienced QA/QC engineers.
• Opportunity to contribute to an NYSERDA‑funded clean energy initiative supporting sustainable technology development.

Urban Electric Power is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.