About the role#
This is a full-time, paid co-op position for the Winter 2027 term. You will work alongside engineers and technicians to support the development of our high-temperature energy storage systems. This is a fixed-term program based in Massachusetts.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the testing and optimization of key components in our energy storage system.
- Design, build, and maintain mechanical test apparatus.
- Set up instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
- Run experiments and analyze the resulting data.
- Document test procedures and findings.
- Present your results to the engineering team.
- Follow lab safety protocols in a high-temperature test environment.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as an undergraduate (having completed sophomore year) or a master's student in mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Completed coursework in mechanics of materials, materials science, thermodynamics, and an instrumentation and measurement lab.
- Basic CAD experience, such as SolidWorks.
- Comfort working hands-on in a lab or shop environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and communicate clearly.
- Preferred experience includes coursework in heat transfer, use of LabVIEW or similar software, exposure to simulation tools like Ansys, and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or Excel.
Location & details#
- This role is on-site at our facilities in Bedford and Middleton, Massachusetts.
- Lab work may require standing for extended periods and lifting up to 40 lbs.
- You will be expected to wear required personal protective equipment.
About Fourth Power
Fourth Power is a thermal battery energy storage company founded in 2021. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the firm focuses on utility-scale thermal storage technology. It converts wind and solar energy into an on-demand resource using liquid metal and graphite components. The company operates with a team of 36 employees.
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