Research Internship - Aluminum Fuel Cell null

About

Log 9 Materials is using its core competence in Graphene nanotechnology to develop advanced energy storage technologies from electrode materials, cell to pack level. Our Rapid Charging Battery packs solve the challenges in adoption for the 2W and 3W electric vehicle platforms while our Aluminum Fuel Cell technology is targeted towards the electrification of long haul, heavier vehicles.

Electrification of vehicles specially for commercial use ranging from 2W, 3W to LCVs to HCVs will not only have a significant positive impact on the environment, but it will lead to huge cost savings as well. However, different vehicle platforms have unique requirements and hence there cannot be a one-type fit all battery technology. 

In this endeavor, we are building a team of Engineers and Technocrats to make India energy Independent.

Log 9 team stands for Innovation, Intellect, Integrity, Initiative and Individual Growth. Hence, we are looking for people who identify with the same set of values.

Unique chance to work at the cutting edge of technology in India, building solutions to solve global energy storage challenges.

Responsibilities

• Development of aluminum alloy anodes to improve the performance of aluminum fuel cells.
• Fabrication of aluminum alloy anodes by casting, heat treatment and mechanical processing.
• Metallographic preparation of alloy specimens for microstructural characterization.
• Electrochemical characterization of alloy specimens by potentiodynamic polarization, galvanostatic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
• Establish structure-property correlations from the microstructural and electrochemical characterization to design better alloy compositions.
• Prepare technical reports by compiling original lab results and present scientific findings in the team meetings.
• Troubleshoot scientific and equipment specific issues in the lab.
• Identifying problems and limitations at any stage of the project and implement better alternatives.

Essential Skills

• Performed methodical research at an industrial or academic level.
• Knowledge of physical metallurgy, phase diagrams and electrochemistry.
• Hands-on experience with metallographic sample preparation, etching, characterization techniques (such as optical microscope, SEM, EDS, TEM) and data analysis.
• Experience with electrochemical testing methods such as Tafel polarization, galvanostatic polarization and EIS.
• Experience with working in a wet chemistry lab, handling high temperature equipment (e.g. furnace) and related safety protocols.
• Ability to perform at all stages of a research project from ideation, designing & performing experiments, sample characterization and data analysis.
• Ability in scaling up pilot scale processes to a pilot plant and finally to commercialization.
• Work and prioritize multiple projects without missing any deadline.
• Efficient writing and oral communication skills.
• Positive team player and ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly research-oriented and ability to provide holistic solutions.

Opportunities

• Working on the frontiers of next generation energy technology, the ‘Aluminum Fuel Cells’.
• Industrial R & D experience to develop and scale-up product from lab to commercial scale.
• Working with a cross-functional team comprising of scientists, engineers and business analysts.
• Working for high growth, deep technology, Sequoia and Exfinity funded start-up.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in metallurgical engineering / materials science / electrochemical engineering.

Would be a plus:

• Industrial experience in metallurgical processing of metals/alloys and their electrochemical testing.
• Prior experience of fabricating aluminum alloys based on custom composition.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and self-motivated required

Internship:  6 months 

Future opportunity: Star performers in this internship get full-time offer along with perks & benefits