Internship - Process Modeling for Carbon Capture and Utilization
Company: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
MERL seeks a highly motivated intern for a summer internship
focused on researching chemical and thermodynamic processes for
carbon capture and utilization. The ideal candidate will have
experience with the numerical simulation of the dynamics of
chemical processes, including heat and mass transfer,
sorbent/solvent behavior, or reactive transport. Background on
control design and optimization with accompanying experience in
flowsheet optimization and process control is also highly
desirable. The intern will work closely with senior researchers to
evaluate novel carbon capture concepts, analyze process
performance, and help identify pathways for improved efficiency and
scalability. Required Specific Experience Current enrollment in a
PhD program in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering programs
Proficiency in process modeling tools (e.g. Matlab, Python, Julia,
Modelica, gPROMS) Proven publication record in top-tier conferences
and journals The pay range for this internship position will be
6-8K per month. Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Inc. "MERL"
provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to
federal law requirements, MERL complies with applicable state and
local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every
location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies
to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. MERL
expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race,
color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability,
or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MERL?s
employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up
to and including discharge. Working at MERL requires full
authorization to work in the U.S and access to technology, software
and other information that is subject to governmental access
control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment is
conditioned on continued full authorization to work in the U.S and
the availability of government authorization for the release of
these items, which might include without limitation, obtaining an
export license or other documentation. MERL may delay commencement
of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate
employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation,
benefits, and/or access to MERL facilities and information systems,
as MERL deems appropriate, to ensure practical compliance with
applicable employment law and government access control
restrictions. In addition to base pay, interns receive a relocation
stipend, covered travel to and from MERL, and a monthly Charlie
Card for local commuting. Interns are invited to participate in
weekly social gatherings and professional development
opportunities, including research talks by both internal and
external speakers. Interns who meet the 90-day waiting period are
also eligible for health insurance coverage. MERL provides
immigration support for qualified candidates as needed. Employment
is considered ?at-will,? and the Company reserves the right to
modify base salary or any other compensation program at any time,
including for reasons related to individual performance,
departmental or Company performance, and market conditions.
Keywords: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Cambridge , Internship - Process Modeling for Carbon Capture and Utilization, Science, Research & Development , Cambridge, Massachusetts
