TPV R&D Intern - Summer 2024

Antora Energy

Sunnyvale, CA, United States

Posted on: 2024-02-27

Category: energy

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About the company:

Antora Energy is electrifying heavy industry with zero-carbon heat and power. We make it possible and profitable to fully rely on renewable energy for industrial processes.

Antora Energy's thermal energy storage soaks up excess solar and wind electricity and uses it to heat blocks of carbon so they glow like inside a toaster. This thermal energy is then delivered to customers as electricity or industrial process heat up to 1500°C, on demand. In short, Antora Energy turns sunshine and wind into 24/7 heat and power, cheaper than fossil fuels.

Our future hinges on heavy industry. Antora Energy’s technology eliminates the need to burn fossil fuels for industrial heat and power, the biggest source of greenhouse gasses on earth.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. Join our team and do the most fulfilling and impactful work of your life on climate change.

At Antora, we’re on a mission to stop climate change. And we can’t do that unless we tackle the 30% of global emissions that come from industry.

Antora is unlocking zero-emissions industrial energy, cheaper than fossil fuels. Antora’s thermal batteries store energy from renewables as heat for days on end, delivering that stored energy as heat and power at the scale and temperatures that large industrial operations demand. We’re on a path to eliminate gigatons of emissions while strengthening domestic manufacturing, curbing industrial air pollution, and enhancing America’s clean energy leadership.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, low-cost, zero-emissions energy.

Position Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge research environment, contribute to meaningful projects, and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals in the field. Overall, this position will provide you with a diverse skill set and a comprehensive understanding of scientific research, materials science, and engineering principles. We are committed to fostering your growth and development throughout your internship journey at Antora.

Roles & Responsibilities

As an R&D Intern at Antora Energy, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with our team of scientists and engineers on a variety of projects. Your internship project(s) can be tailored to your specific interests and ability to work onsite. Your key responsibilities may include:

Hands-On Laboratory Work: Collaborate with our scientists in conducting laboratory experiments. This may involve working with thermophotovoltaic devices, materials, and measurement equipment.
Materials Testing: Design and conduct experiments to extract properties of a wide range of materials, including die-attach materials, thermal emitters and insulation.
Thermal Simulation: Work with Antora experts to expand the scope of our thermal modeling capabilities.
Data Analysis: Perform data analysis using computational tools to extract meaningful insights from experimental data.
Project Support: Assist the team in various projects spanning research and development, as well as scale-up activities.
Presentation of Results: Prepare, organize, and present research findings and project updates to team members via written reports as well as oral or slide-assisted updates during regular meetings.
Additional Tasks: Undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your mentor, which may include literature research, equipment maintenance, and documentation.

Key Qualifications

Enrollment: Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an undergraduate or graduate program in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
Mission: Strong motivation to address climate change through the work we do at Antora.
Curiosity and Learning: A strong desire to learn new concepts and methodologies and work collaboratively with mentor(s) to achieve common goals.
Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Interpersonal Skills: Empathy, sensitivity, and ability to effectively interact with a broad and diverse range of colleagues.

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