Intern, Research & Development

About the Role

• Job Title: Intern - Research & Development
• Company: Newtrace
• Location: Bengaluru, IN
• Type: On-site, full-time internship
• Duration: 6 months

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare electrode samples for testing: cutting, cleaning, drying, weighing and labelling.
• Run ultrasonication weight-loss tests on coated electrodes to measure coating adhesion, and record mass loss on an analytical balance.
• Inspect electrode and coating surfaces by optical microscopy, capture images, and log cracks, delamination and non-uniform coverage.
• Run basic electrochemical tests on a potentiostat, such as linear sweep and cyclic voltammetry, under the guidance of the team.
• Prepare electrolyte solutions, including KOH, and follow the lab’s chemical safety procedures.
• Record data in a consistent format, plot results, and present findings to the team.
• Keep sample inventories, labels and equipment logs up to date.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry or a related field.
• Skills:
• Comfort with hands-on lab work.
• Careful record keeping.
• Some wet chemistry experience from coursework or projects.
• Familiarity with lab safety procedures (MSDS).
• Basic knowledge of electrochemistry.
• Working knowledge of Excel or Origin for plotting and simple data analysis.
• An unquenchable thirst for knowledge and the ability to quickly adapt to new situations.
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for all things green hydrogen.

Nice To Have

• Worked on electrocatalyst development and electrolysis setups in prior projects or internships.
• Experience with optical microscopes, potentiostats, and ultrasonic baths.
• Excited to join a startup and put in the hustle required to get things done.

What We Offer

• Stipend: Matching industry standards.
• Experience: Hands-on experience in an electrolyzer R&D lab, working day to day with engineers and scientists.
• Leave: 12 days of customary national/state holidays; 12 days sick leave.
• Schedule: Flexible timings with a 5-day, 45 hours/work week including breaks.
• Perks: Stocked pantry, company goodies & team celebrations.