R&D Engineering Internship

About the role#

As an R&D Engineering Intern on the Activation team, you will support the design, build, operation, and optimization of experimental systems used for mineral activation and carbon mineralization. This is a hands-on, on-site position that involves mechanical problem-solving, prototyping, and experimental testing. You will work directly with lab-scale hardware, balancing structured lab work with open-ended engineering tasks. Supervision and safety training are provided.

What you'll do#

• Support the design, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of lab-scale activation systems, including kilns and material handling equipment.
• Operate and monitor flowthrough activation reactors and related experimental systems.
• Assist with engineering design tasks, such as creating CAD models, SolidWorks drawings, component layouts, and design documentation.
• Prepare samples for mineralization and analytical experiments, including labeling, handling, and tracking materials.
• Monitor ongoing experiments, record observations, and collect data according to established protocols.
• Maintain organized lab workspaces and follow all laboratory safety procedures.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in or a background in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering.
• General laboratory experience or comfort working in hands-on technical environments.
• Experience with CAD software, specifically SolidWorks.
• Ability to follow experimental protocols and record structured data accurately.
• Comfort working with mechanical, thermal, or experimental systems.

Location & details#

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
• Work Modality: On-site.
• Term: Summer 2026.
• Employment: Full-time.
• Compensation: $20-25 per hour.
• Sponsorship: Available.