Product Cost Intern

About Rondo Energy 

Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years. 

To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method. 
 

We are looking for a customer-centric Product Cost Intern to refine the systems Rondo uses to estimate the cost of its product line, identify and quantify opportunities for product cost optimization, and coordinate internal/external stakeholders in the development and communication of current and future product cost projections. 

Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years! 

What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to): 

• Develop cost estimates for Rondo’s global product line 

• Build & refine systems for documenting estimates of Rondo’s product costs  

• Collect & analyze cost-estimate inputs from multiple stakeholders including supply chain, project development, project delivery and finance   

• Make recommendations and action programs to reduce product cost uncertainty and improve estimates      

• Improve documentation and visualization of estimates using various software / tools  

• Distribute and communicate of cost estimates across the organization  

• Assist in building project proposals, identifying risk & uncertainty requirements and scaling estimates effectively to achieve business objectives  

• Contribute towards cost reduction assessments    

What You Will Bring: 

• Completed or in progress Masters degree
• Self-starter mentality and ability to get the job done with minimal input  

• Comfort with numbers  

• Strong ability to work in cross functional teams and manage stakeholders across multiple functions 

• Comfort with uncertainty and ability to come up with high-level estimates and support them through research, expert validation and iterative problem solving  

• Ability to draw meaningful conclusions from multiple sources of inputs  

Bonus Points! 

• Basic understanding of industrial scale civil, mechanical and electrical systems and estimate costs associated with their design, procurement and construction  

• Basic knowledge of common industrial equipment / projects, including but not limited to: electrical systems, controls, wires, blowers, pumps, pipes, insulation, industrial buildings, HRSGs                    

• Experience in battery-related projects with good understand of customer and delivery requirements               

This role is preferred to be on-site Alameda, California though strong candidates from different geographies will be considered. The estimated pay range for a candidate in the Bay Area for this role is between $30 and $42 per hour. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels, experience, and geographic locations.  

Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.  

Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know. 

We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.  

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.