Carbon Capture Technologies for Automotive Application - Summer 2023

Role Summary

This position is responsible for analyzing Carbon Capture technologies for the purpose of identifying application to automobile designs. Key objectives include conducting/documenting research on carbon capture mechanisms and materials, assessment of options for application to vehicle systems & components, and development of initial proposals for commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

Carbon Capture research:
•    Develop tutorial on carbon capture chemistry
•    Summarize materials and mechanisms including release of captured carbon
•    Summary of university and industry work relevant to automotive 

Application to Automotive – vehicle, system, and component level:
•    Summarize engineering concepts applicable to automotive application
•    Estimate CO2 reduction impact of engineering concepts
•    Work with MAGNA material & product groups on initial feasibility assessments
•    Conduct application discussions with raw material suppliers

Commercialization proposals:
•    Develop rough timing for top engineering proposals – near/mid/long term horizon
•    Identify addressable market for each proposal
•    Develop initial cost assessments – investment and material costs
 

Key Qualifications/Requirements

•    Completion of coursework in Chemistry at the undergraduate level
•    Must be fluent in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
•    Basic knowledge of automobile and automotive engineering is a plus
•    Major focused on Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or Chemistry required
•    Currently attending university (Junior or above level preferred) or undergraduate degree complete
•    Proficient Computer knowledge and skill, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
•    Good communication skills (written and verbal) and good presence
•    Ability to find and extract valuable information from public data and/or internet
•    High interest in environmental protection topics and the automotive industry

Additional Information

•    Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.

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