Who we are:

Electra is electrifying ironmaking to decarbonize steelmaking and eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global CO2 emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing intermittent renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry.

With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.

Internship Program Summary:

The 2024 Summer Internship Program is open to current undergraduate and graduate students pursuing majors in related fields.

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

In this you will:

• Assist with designing, assembling, and operating Electra's test infrastructure.
• Identify and integrate instrumentation for process monitoring and data acquisition.
• Ensure safe operation of all test platforms and help develop safe testing procedures.
• Assist with data acquisition and data management from test equipment to enable maximum learning from every test.

Qualifications:

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical engineering or related degree
• Ability to interpret existing designs
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment (wrenches, saws, drills, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3D modeling software experience (SolidWorks preferred)
• Familiarity with coding languages (Python, Matlab, C++, SQL, etc.)
• Knowledge of electrochemical cell components and fundamentals

What’s in it for you:

• Hands-on experience in an industry environment
• Opportunity to work on novel technologies
• Opportunity to collaborate with other teams

Compensation:

• The pay rate for this position is $28.00 per hour for undergraduate students and $31.00 per hour for graduate students.