Chemical Engineering Intern

Redwood Materials • Carson City, NV

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Redwood Materials is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2019, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have. Chemical Engineering Intern Redwood Materials is seeking an entrepreneurial Chemical Engineering intern during the Summer 2026 to support our research and development, pilot projects, and commercial scale production operations.

Requirements

• Pursuing a B.S. or advanced degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or another discipline with significant relevant coursework.
• Prior internship or work experience with a leading technology company in a chemical or process engineering role, preferably with new process development.
• Able to operate independently conducting experiments in a wet chemistry lab.
• Self-motivated, hands-on mindset, with a willingness to contribute at all levels.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
• Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards.
• Wear proper PPE when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with factory modeling concepts such as material flows, yields, and recovery rates.
• Academic or professional background in inorganic chemistry and precious metals refining.
• Working knowledge of major chemical and process analysis software packages.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and leading design and modelling of chemical engineering aspects of new processes, including the creation of detailed process flow documentation.
• Assisting with setup, testing, and debugging of new processing operations.
• Conducting sample testing, pilot-scale research projects, and experiments for new processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern