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Hydrometallurgy Intern - Process Development & R&D

Confidential company · Karlsfeld · Posted Jul 14, 2026

Public summary

Join a leading deep-tech startup focused on lithium-ion battery recycling and climate tech. The role supports process development and R&D in hydrometallurgy, involving experimental design, kinetic and diffusion analysis, process scaling, and simulation. This internship offers a dynamic startup environment with opportunities to contribute to sustainable recycling innovation.

Location and work setup

Location
Karlsfeld
Remote status
On-site
German requirement signal
No German Required Detected
Detected job language
English

Responsibilities

Design and conduct hydrometallurgical leaching and separation experiments focusing on kinetics and diffusion. Analyze data using kinetic modeling and statistical tools to optimize processes. Contribute to scaling studies linking lab results to pilot scale. Evaluate mass transfer, reaction mechanisms, and process control. Document findings and assist in technical reporting and presentations. Utilize simulation software for process and thermodynamic modeling.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science or related field. Strong understanding of reaction kinetics, diffusion, and hydrometallurgical processes. Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Python, OriginLab, or MATLAB). Experience with statistical software like Minitab for experimental design and process optimization. Hands-on laboratory experience desirable. Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams. Fluent English is required. Experience with chemical process modeling (HSC Chemistry, ASPEN) is a plus.

Skills

hydrometallurgical leaching reaction kinetics mass transfer data analysis kinetic modeling process optimization simulation software thermodynamic modeling statistical tools design of experiments chemical processing metallurgical processing problem-solving teamwork English fluency