Cell Slurry Engineering Intern

Socket.dev; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Power is seeking a Cell Slurry Engineering Intern to join a team advancing next generation all solid-state rechargeable batteries. The role targets undergrad/grad students in engineering or chemistry and offers hands-on lab experience with pilot production equipment.

Ideal candidates have exposure to material characterization and lab safety, with interest in polymer characterization and battery cell operation. This internship runs 15-20 hours weekly during fall.

Qualifications

• Experience with material characterization techniques and lab data collection.
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment.
• Familiarity with Li-ion battery cell operation and testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with Scientists and Engineers to execute planned experiments in the lab and on pilot production equipment.
• Support cell design and process development with a focus on polymer characterization and optimization.
• Utilize analytical instruments (DSC, Rheometers, DMA, FTIR) for testing.
• Run mechanical testing such as peel adhesion and mandrel bend.
• Communicate results and recommendations for future experiments or formulation improvements.
• Support lab experimentation through data collection, analysis, and record-keeping.
• Follow facility and laboratory safety rules at all times.

Skills

Rheology

EIS

SEM/EDS

DSC/TGA

Particle size analysis

Hazardous materials handling

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Li-ion battery knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

Undergraduate or graduate studies in engineering, chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a Cell Slurry Engineering Intern 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 is currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies focused on engineering, chemistry, or related fields.

Job Duties:

• Work closely with and under the direction of Scientists and Engineers to execute planned experimentation in the lab and on pilot production equipment.
• Support cell design & process development efforts throughout the product development cycle with a specific focus on polymer characterization and optimization.
• Utilize analytical instruments including (but not limited to) DSC, Rheometers, DMA, and FTIR.
• Run mechanical testing such as peel adhesion and mandrel bend.
• Communicate results and make recommendations for future experimentation or formulation improvements for our electrolyte and conductive slurry recipes.
• Support lab experimentation through data collection, data analysis, diligent maintenance of records, and accurate reporting of data
• Follow facility and laboratory safety rules and regulations at all times.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience in material characterization techniques including rheology, EIS, SEM/EDS, DSC/TGA, and particle size analysis is a plus.
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment is required.
• Foundation in statistical design (D.O.E.) with relevant software experience.
• Knowledge of Li-ion battery cell operation, performance, and failure modes preferred.
• Experience in testing and validation of Lithium ion/Lithium battery rechargeable cells preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• May need to lift to 50 pounds on occasion.

Hourly Compensation: $25/hour

Schedule: 15-20 hours per week during fall semester

Application Deadline: This role will be posted until a suitable candidate has been identified

Export Control Requirements:

This position requires access to technology, software, and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize the release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.

Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

The employer is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.

No soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!

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