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, for a 12-week summer 2027 program. The team combines experimental research, materials informatics, computational modeling, and data analytics to accelerate the development of next-generation battery technologies. The intern will contribute to research supporting vehicle electrification and future mobility by designing, synthesizing, characterizing, and evaluating advanced battery materials, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across materials science, electrochemistry, data science, and AI.
Requirements
- 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; an official or unofficial transcript must be provided during the application process for verification.
- Ability to work onsite in Santa Clara, California.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to 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 to advance battery research and development.
- Present technical findings and recommendations through reports, presentations, and research discussions.
Benefits
- Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities to build relationships with employees from similar and diverse backgrounds.
- Professional training and development through innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms, and leadership trainings.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
