Job Application for R&D Battery Intern (Spring 2025) at Solid Power

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking an R&D Battery Intern for spring term 2025 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.

Job Duties:

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

Qualifications/ Requirements:

Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment (required)
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
Ability to work at least 12 hours per week during spring 2025 semester

Education and Experience:

Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in a STEM field; junior/senior level preferred
Experience with battery materials, cell builds, data analysis, and/or failure modes is a plus

Physical Requirements (with or without accommodation):

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary including, but not limited to eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, full-face respirator or PAPR
Ability to work in gloveboxes and dry rooms

Hourly Compensation: $22-$25/hour

Schedule: 12-29 hours per week with shifts of at least 4 hours

Application Deadline: 12/31/2024

All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

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