Engineering Intern
Education/Experience: Currently enrolled as an undergraduate majoring in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical engineering, or a related field at an accredited college or university.
Position: Engineering Intern
Number of openings: Two. One in King of Prussia, PA and the other in Bristol, PA
Company name: Y-Carbon, Inc.
Address for our King of Prussia location: 900 First Ave, Building 4, Suite 242, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Address for our Bristol location: 360 George Patterson Blvd, Bristol, PA 19007
Interested candidates should send their resume to Jobs@Y-Carbon.US. Please write “Engineering Intern” on the subject when you send the email in response to this job opening. Please mention which is your preferred location (King of Prussia or Bristol).
Position Overview
Y-Carbon is looking to fill two internship positions in the field of carbon nanomaterials for the summer of 2010. The interns will work closely with Y-Carbon’s staff on the development of next-generation porous carbon materials and on applications development.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist in preparation of materials.
• Characterize as-prepared materials.
• Prepare and evaluate electrodes for supercapacitor and desalination applications.
• Assemble and test electrochemical cells.
• Organize test results and maintain thorough notes.
• Perform additional duties as required.
Specific Skills/Abilities:
• Strong grasp of fundamental scientific and engineering principles.
• Good laboratory work habits and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable worker
Education/Experience:
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate majoring in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical engineering, or a related field at an accredited college or university.
• A GPA of at least 3.0 is preferred.
• Prior laboratory work experience is preferred.
Notes:
• For additional information on our company, please visit our website at www.Y-Carbon.US.
• Y-Carbon’s King of Prussia location is convenient to major highways, and is directly on SEPTA’s 125 and 99 buslines. We are only 30 minutes outside of Philadelphia.
• Y-Carbon’s Bristol facility is located in the Bridge Business Center, which is a 30 minute drive from Philadelphia, and is accessible via Septa’s R7 line followed by the Bristol Rush Bus. Please visit www.BridgeBusinessCenter.com.
Process Operator
Education/Experience: 2-Year College Degree
Position: Process Operator
Number of openings: Five
Company name: Y-Carbon, Inc.
Location: 360 George Patterson Blvd, Bristol, PA 19007
Interested candidates should send their resume to Jobs@Y-Carbon.US. Please write “Process Operator” on the subject when you send the email in response to this job opening.
Oppurtunity
Y-Carbon, Inc. is seeking operators to join our facility located in Bristol, PA. Individual must be a self starter, able to work with minimum direction and be a team player. Candidates must possess a good working knowledge of chemical plant operations.
Basic Function:
• Implement and document carbon manufacturing processes.
• Conduct and document experiment.
• Assist management with improving the efficiency of manufacturing processes.
• Assist management with the procurement of process equipment and machinery.
• Follow and improve manufacturing processes.
• The Operator will assure all production activities are conducted in a safe, responsible and environmentally sound manner.
Requirements:
• Two-year technical associate degree.
• Minimum 2 years experience providing process and/or engineering support in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Experience writing and/or conducting Design of Experiments.
• Experience in working on corrosive gases such as chlorine.
• Basic understanding of safety rules and regulation of hazardous gases.
• Working knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes and machinery.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in team environment.
Y-Carbon, Inc. offers competitive compensation and a generous benefit package that includes medical insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, long and short term disability insurance, and paid holidays and vacation. Notes: Y-Carbon’s Bristol facility is located in the Bridge Business Center, which is a 30 minute drive from Philadelphia, and is accessible via Septa’s R7 line followed by the Bristol Rush Bus. Please visit www.BridgeBusinessCenter.com
Notes:
• For additional information on our company, please visit our website at www.Y-Carbon.US.
• Y-Carbon’s Bristol facility is located in the Bridge Business Center, which is a 30 minute drive from Philadelphia, and is accessible via Septa’s R7 line followed by the Bristol Rush Bus. Please visit www.BridgeBusinessCenter.com.