R&D Process Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

USA Rare Earth
United States
Workplace: OnsiteInternshipUSD 20 - 25 hourlyFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringEducation: mastersSkills: ["Analytical skills","Problem-solving","Communication","Collaboration"]

Support research, development, and pilot-scale rare earth extraction, separation, and purification. You’ll run hands-on laboratory and pilot plant experiments, including sample prep, testing, monitoring, troubleshooting, and data collection. Analyze process results using mass balance and process data to evaluate recovery, efficiency, and product quality, while helping produce SOPs, test plans, and technical reports in a safety- and quality-focused environment.

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R&D Process Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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Job Summary

Support research, development, and pilot-scale rare earth extraction, separation, and purification. You’ll run hands-on laboratory and pilot plant experiments, including sample prep, testing, monitoring, troubleshooting, and data collection. Analyze process results using mass balance and process data to evaluate recovery, efficiency, and product quality, while helping produce SOPs, test plans, and technical reports in a safety- and quality-focused environment.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Internship
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support laboratory and pilot-scale experiments for rare earth extraction, separation, and purification.
  • •Assist with experimental design, sample preparation, testing, data collection, and analysis.
  • •Support pilot plant operations including equipment setup, testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • •Perform mass balance calculations and analyze process data to evaluate recovery, efficiency, and product quality.
  • •Assist with SOPs, test plans, technical reports, and process documentation; follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 20 - 25 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering, metallurgical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related field.
  • •Relevant coursework in chemistry, metallurgy, chemical processing, mineral processing, or related disciplines.
  • •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in hands-on technical work.
  • •Ability to accurately collect, analyze, and communicate technical information.
  • •Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Education:Master's in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry (or related technical field)
Skills:Analytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunicationCollaboration

Company Brief

USA Rare Earth
Develops domestic supply chains for rare earth elements and critical minerals in the United States, focusing on extraction, processing, separation technologies, and end-use materials to support clean energy, defense, and high-tech manufacturing sectors.
Industry: Mining & Metals
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