R&D Chemical Engineer Intern
- $30 Hourly
- Full-Time
Job Title: R&D Chemical Engineer Intern
Reports To: Engineer, R&D
Type: Internship
ION Clean Energy (ION) is one of the leading companies worldwide providing proprietary, technology-based solutions to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from utility and industrial sources. ION, located in Boulder, Colorado, has developed its technologies over the past 10 years with considerable support from competitive DOE awards and has demonstrated its technologies in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. ION has recently started several large-scale commercial projects in the U.S. and expects within the next 5 years to have multiple projects ongoing in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
ION is searching for a college-level intern with a Chemical/Process engineering background to support the R&D efforts of data validation and process modeling. ION’s employees are a group of exceptional technical and business professionals, and we are looking for similarly talented individuals who share in our vision and mission. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the most dynamic innovators in the CO2 capture space and with technology at the forefront of sustainable innovation.
Position Summary
The R&D Chemical Engineer Intern will provide input to and perform activities related to the R&D trajectory of development, such as design, assessment, and data analysis of new process methods for ION proprietary technology solutions related to CO2 capture. This position provides quality, safety, and innovation in support of the commercialization path of products.
Summer Projects & Opportunities
- Design process model simulations for R&D pilot facilities; assess solvent performance, energy optimization, column temperature profiles, etc.
- Develop meta-data analysis of previous R&D campaign(s) to synthesize KPI’s and holistic results for future papers and presentations
- Assist R&D efforts for new innovative technology demonstrations and lab-scale builds
- Contribute to technical drafts of ION research and campaign results for conferences, based on ION internal reports
- Present project accomplishments to the internal ION team
Compensation
Compensation will be $30.00 per hour, less payroll deductions and required taxes and withholdings, and will be paid bi-monthly on the 15th and the last day of the month.
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Working Conditions
This position is completely in office. The work environment and physical demand characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The successful candidate will perform primarily sedentary office duties with occasional travel to other offices or customer sites. They may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds and may be required to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer.
We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment. ION is proud to be an EEO employer.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time and easily traverse industrial workplaces.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position working standard business hours. No travel is expected for this position. This job description is not designed to cover nor contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
ION Clean Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Primary Location Boulder, CO
Address
ION Clean Energy, Inc
Boulder, COPosted date
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