Engineering Intern (Battery Recycling)

Lincore is redefining critical materials refining with a focus on localizing black mass refining operations, a crucial step in battery recycling. Our proprietary electro-metallurgical refining technology extracts Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt, and Manganese from black mass and processes them into low-carbon precursors that are ready to use for manufacturing new batteries needed for our energy transition journey.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Engineering Intern to join our team to support process scale up, process optimisation and piloting activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to gain practical, real-world engineering experience of scaling an invention from lab to pilot scale in a fast-paced, climate tech start up. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, setup, and operation of prototype systems and pilot-scale equipment.
• Support process engineering activities including flowsheet development, mass and energy balances.
• Participate in process development activities collecting and analysing experimental data.
• Contribute to troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering and R&D.
• Prepare technical reports, test summaries, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Expected graduation no later than June 2027. Candidates graduating in 2026 are welcome to apply.
• Strong foundational knowledge of chemical engineering and/or metallurgical process principles.
• Previous internship, co-op, or research experience in a relevant engineering or laboratory setting is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong data analysis and visualization skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional details

• Role is based at our NUS Lab, Singapore.
• Full-time role with 40 hours/week with a min 6 months commitment. 
• We are open to long-term internships (6 to 9 months). Candidates who can start in May 2026 and commit beyond 6 months are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your interest in this position and your availability.