Process & Research Engineer Intern – Lithium-ion Battery and E-waste Recycling

Job Description

Internship Opportunity: Accelerate the Circular Economy with Novasensa

Position: Process & Research Engineer Intern Lithium-ion Battery and E-waste Recycling

Location: On-site (Delhi NCR)

Duration: 26 months (flexible based on academic schedule)

Stipend Provided | Certificate | Pre-Placement Offer Opportunity

Who We Are

Novasensa is a deep-tech company pioneering the sustainable recycling of lithium-ion batteries and PCBs to extract critical, rare-earth, precious, and other high-value metals from end-of-life electronics.

Powered by our proprietary, IP-protected hydrometallurgical process, we enable cost-efficient, high-yield recovery of strategic materials essential for clean energy, EVs, and electronics manufacturing. Our carbon-neutral, closed-loop technology operates with zero air or chemical discharge, making it both ESG-compliant and environmentally non-disruptive.

With near-perfect recovery and purity rates, we deliver true circularity and critical mineral securityscaling sustainability with industrial precision, where nothing goes to waste.

Why This Internship Is Different

- Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly support Indias clean energy and self-reliance goals.
- Build Deep-Tech Skills: Work hands-on with cutting-edge green technologies.
- Mentorship & Exposure: Learn from globally experienced founders (Harvard, Duke, and U.S. startup backgrounds).
- Growth Path: High-performing interns are considered for full-time opportunities.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a purpose-driven, agile team building the future of sustainable manufacturing.

What Youll Work On

As a Process & Research Engineer Intern, youll gain exposure to real-world research, engineering, and strategic decision-making:

Lab & Process Development

- Support wet lab experiments including leaching, solvent extraction, and recovery
- Assist in sample prep, testing, and optimization of hydrometallurgical processes
- Analyze yield and purity to improve process outcomes

Data & Documentation

- Record and evaluate data to support R&D decisions
- Contribute to process documentation, SOPs, and experiment summaries
- Present insights to internal teams and advisors

Innovation & Team Collaboration

- Participate in brainstorming and tech reviews with R&D leadership
- Stay updated with recent literature and research to inform development
- Contribute ideas in a startup environment where initiative is valued

Market & Procurement Research

- Perform basic research on suppliers, equipment, and pricing for raw materials and lab infrastructure
- Support vendor outreach and evaluation
- Compile actionable findings to support procurement decisions

Who Were Looking For

We want curious minds and passionate builders:

- Students or recent graduates in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related fields
- Interested in clean energy, circular economy, deep-tech startups
- Experience with Simulation Software such as ASPEN, DWSIM, etc.
- Analytical, driven, and excited by hands-on learning and experimentation
- Organized and clear in communicationwritten and verbal
- Eager to grow in a high-responsibility, high-impact environment

What Past Interns Say

I learned more in 8 weeks at Novasensa than an entire semester at university. The lab work, the mentorship, the vision, its a game-changer. - Former intern, IIT Madras

How to Apply

Please fill out the application form here:

https://forms.gle/GEDhw8f2MdkM6MTS6

Important Guidelines:

Answer all questions in your own words, based on your real experiences or reasoning.

Do not use ChatGPT, Gemini, or other AI tools to generate your responses.

Your answers will be discussed in the live interview if shortlisted.

The form should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.

Application Deadline: Rolling basis early applications will be prioritized.

Lets build a future where waste becomes resourceand innovation powers sustainability.