Battery Slurry R&D Intern

Solid Power; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Solid Power is seeking a Cell Slurry Engineering Intern to join our team as we develop next-generation solid-state batteries. The role involves hands-on lab work under engineers and scientists, focusing on polymer characterization and optimization.

You will use DSC, Rheometer, DMA, FTIR, and other lab instruments, perform mechanical tests, collect and report data, and help advance electrolyte and slurry formulations. This is a fall-semester, 15–20 hour per week onsite internship in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or enrolled in engineering, chemistry, or related field.
• Experience with material characterization techniques and lab safety.
• Ability to follow experimental plans and document results.
• Knowledge of Li-ion battery operation and failure modes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist scientists and engineers with planned experiments in the lab
• Support cell design and process development activities within product development
• Operate and interpret data from DSC, rheometer, DMA, FTIR
• Conduct mechanical tests such as peel adhesion and mandrel bend
• Communicate results and recommend next steps for formulations
• Maintain accurate records and report data for projects
• Follow all safety rules and regulatory requirements

Skills

Material characterization

DOE (statistical design)

Battery fundamentals

Battery testing & validation

Microsoft Office

Hazardous materials handling

Education

Undergraduate or graduate studies in engineering/chemistry

Tools

DSC

Rheometer

DMA

FTIR

SEM/EDS

EIS

Particle size analysis

Job description

Solid Power is seeking a Cell Slurry Engineering Intern to join our team as we develop next-generation solid-state batteries. The role involves hands-on lab work under engineers and scientists, focusing on polymer characterization and optimization.

You will use DSC, Rheometer, DMA, FTIR, and other lab instruments, perform mechanical tests, collect and report data, and help advance electrolyte and slurry formulations. This is a fall-semester, 15–20 hour per week onsite internship in Colorado.