R&D Battery Intern (Cell)

Solid Power • Louisville, KY

2d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Solid Power is seeking a R&D Battery Intern (Spring Semester) to join our talented team of engineers and scientists working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next‐generation, all solid‐state rechargeable batteries. Solid Power is a dynamic, fast‐paced, collaborative, and innovative team environment. The preferred candidate will be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program focused on engineering, chemistry, or a related field.

Requirements

• Enrolled at least at a junior level in a bachelor’s program in a STEM field
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment (required)
• Ability to work onsite 12+ hours per week during spring semester.
• All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with battery materials, cell builds, data analysis, and/or failure modes is a plus
• Knowledge of electrochemistry is preferred and a plus
• Experience with material characterization techniques (XRD, SEM/EDS, rheology, etc.) is a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with Python is a plus
• Rapid learner and self-motivated who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative start-up environment

Responsibilities

• Work closely with and under the direction of scientists and engineers to run experiments at the lab bench scale
• Participate in all components of the cell building process including (but not limited to): weighing out powders/solvents, making slurries, casting slurries, building cells, testing cells (use of potentiostats and battery cyclers)
• Analyze data from cells to make recommendations for future iterations and/or cells
• Communicate results and roadblocks to the broader team/audience
• Always follow all facility and laboratory safety rules and regulations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees