Battery Experimental Intern - Summer 2027 - Santa Clara, CA
About The Position
Nissan is seeking a Battery Experimental Intern to join its Battery Materials & Informatics team in Santa Clara, California. The team combines experimental research, materials informatics, computational modeling, and data analytics to accelerate development of next-generation battery technologies. The internship offers the opportunity to work with researchers advancing battery materials and energy storage solutions for vehicle electrification and future mobility. The intern will design, synthesize, characterize, and evaluate advanced battery materials, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams working across materials science, electrochemistry, data science, and AI. The position is an onsite, full-time, 12-week summer 2027 program for students currently pursuing a PhD in a relevant field.
Requirements
- Must be currently pursuing a PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Research experience in battery materials, electrochemistry, energy storage systems, or related technologies.
- Hands-on experience with materials synthesis, characterization techniques, and electrochemical testing methods.
- Strong understanding of electrochemistry, materials chemistry, and battery fundamentals.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
- GPA of 3.0 or above; candidates must provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.
- Ability to perform work onsite in Santa Clara, California.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide proof of employment eligibility at hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with lithium-ion batteries, next-generation battery chemistries, or advanced energy storage technologies.
- Familiarity with materials characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, or related methods.
- Experience analyzing large scientific datasets and correlating material properties with performance metrics.
- Interest in combining experimental research with computational modeling and AI-driven materials discovery.
- Publication, conference presentation, or other demonstrated research achievements.
Responsibilities
- Design, synthesize, and characterize novel battery materials for automotive energy storage applications.
- Assemble and evaluate electrochemical cells using advanced battery testing techniques and methodologies.
- Perform structural, chemical, and morphological characterization of battery materials using analytical tools.
- Analyze experimental data to identify structure-property-performance relationships and generate actionable insights.
- Collaborate with computational materials scientists, AI researchers, and experimental teams on battery research and development initiatives.
- Present technical findings and recommendations through reports, presentations, and research discussions.
Benefits
- Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities to build relationships and foster belonging.
- Professional training and development through innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms, and leadership trainings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
