Electrochemistry Intern (Summer 2025)

Who we are:  

Electra is reinventing iron production to tackle the nearly 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions produced from iron and steelmaking. Its patented process uses chemistry and renewable energy to transform a variety of grades of iron ore into environmentally responsible pure iron at scale. By maximizing the value of Earth’s resources and minimizing our environmental footprint and carbon emissions, Electra is forging a green future from the ground up. With a collaborative culture and passion for disrupting the status quo, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the opportunity to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet. 

Internship Program Summary: 

The 2025 Summer Internship Program is open to current undergraduate and graduate students pursuing majors in related fields. 

The Program aims to provide students with hands-on, industry experience while offering the opportunity to make valuable contributions at Team Electra.  

In this you will: 

• Assemble and test Electra’s novel electrochemical cells
• Perform electroanalytical measurements to help develop a fundamental understanding of Electra’s electrochemical processes
• Work closely with more senior R&D team members on electrochemical cell design (membrane, catalyst geometry, etc.) and design of experiments
• Communicate research findings in an end-of-term presentation to the technical team

Qualifications:  

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field with a research focus on electrochemistry. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Basic wet chemistry laboratory safety knowledge 
• Experience with aqueous electrochemical systems 
• Familiarity with electroanalytical measurements such as cyclic voltammetry, coulometry, chronoamperometry, chronopotentiometry, rotating disk electrodes, microelectrodes, etc.
• Experience building electrochemical cells 

What is in it for you:  

• Hands-on experience in an industry environment 
• Opportunity to work on novel industrial decarbonization technologies
• Opportunity to collaborate with other cross-functional teams (mechanical engineering, process engineering, etc.) 

Compensation:  

• The pay rate for this position is $29.00 per hour for undergraduate students and $32.00 per hour for graduate students.  

Interns are responsible for finding and paying for their housing solutions for the summer. Electra will provide suggestions for housing and will assist with connecting you with other interns after an accepted offer.