Engineering Intern

Bedford, MA
Internship
Student (High School)

About Folia: Folia Materials is an award-winning cleantech using advanced paper coating technology as our platform super material.  Folia’s POU Water Filters are on-sale at 2,500 grocers in Bangladesh. Folia’s paper microwave susceptors provide superior microwave foods and sustainability. We are looking for individuals who take the initiative - in their work and community - to be a part of our success story.

Overview:   
The person in this role is responsible for projects involving synthesis/prototyping, engineering, materials analysis and running a broad range of experiments involving both basic chemistry and food testing. Will work with both the materials team and the sales department to work towards high quality results.

Responsibilities:   

  • Carry out food testing and materials experiments
  • Collate and analyze performance data
  • Organize and maintain sample inventory
  • Perform quality control testing and materials analysis
  • Aid in prototyping and production of new form factors
  • Testing and tracking performance of samples

What we look for:

  • Ability to perform tasks with consistent rigor and attention to detail
  • Experience with physical experiments and data analysis
  • General engineering capabilities
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also contributing observations
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize requests and effectively manage multiple daily tasks
  • Adaptability- ability to rapidly master new technical skills and identify roadblocks
  • Experience with LabVIEW is a nice to have

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
  • Recent high school/college graduates 
  • Experience in cellulosic materials, food science, pulp, paper, or packaging is helpful.
  • Experience working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment is preferred

We Offer You:

  • Professional Development
  • A thorough introduction to the startup world - you will experience, first-hand, how startups function
  • A close-knit team driven to sustainability and innovation
On-Site: No virtual work is available. Local candidates only.

Full time/Part time

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