Research Intern - Infrastructure

General Summary
GTI Energy is searching for an Intern that will assist in the execution of various research projects in our Zero Emission Systems group.
These tasks may include but will not be limited to assisting in the performance of engineering design, assisting with various test setups, test execution, data gathering, and documentation.
Why GTI Energy?
GTI Energy offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are proud of what we do because our work matters.
GTI Energy is working toward solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
We have a proven track record in producing innovative ideas and commercializing solutions to deliver clean and reliable energy.
At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative technology solutions for safe, efficient, and responsible energy.
So, what does that mean for you? You will work in a positive and respectful work culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunity.
You will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits, while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement of delivering clean energy to the world.
Work Location
The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters.
While local candidates are preferred, GTI Energy does provide seasonal housing assistance for the right candidate.
Primary Responsibilities
This position will include performing engineering analysis tasks for various research projects, learning and executing test procedures and performing prototype testing.
The selected candidate will analyze test results, participate in prototype part builds, and assist in all engineering functions on a variety of research projects.
Work covers a wide area of technical research including designing mechanical, electro-mechanical, and thermodynamic systems, testing, and analysis.
There will be other duties to perform as duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
• Demonstrate good communication
• Demonstrate computer skills
• Hands-on mechanical abilities.
Education and Experience
• Undergraduate/Graduate actively enrolled in a curriculum focused on mechanical, thermo-mechanical, or electro-mechanical engineering preferred
• Hands-on Mechanical abilities preferred
Pay Transparency
The pay range for this position is $17 - $28 USD per hour.
This pay range is GTI Energy's good faith estimate, and the actual pay may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, GTI Energy's business or organizational needs and an individual's relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, and/or performance.
Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus.
The range listed is just one component of GTI Energy's total compensation package for employees.
Other rewards may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region-specific benefits.
EEO Statement
GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.
If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at

and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)