Cell Slurry R&D Intern — Battery Materials

Solid Power, Inc.; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Solid Power, based in Louisville, CO, seeks a Cell Slurry Engineering Intern to join a team of engineers and scientists advancing all solid-state rechargeable batteries. The role targets undergrad/grad students in engineering, chemistry, or related fields.

Include hands-on lab work, data collection, and interaction with pilot production equipment. Expect 15–20 hours/week this fall at $25/hour, with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with material characterization techniques is a plus.
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment is required.
• Foundation in statistical design (DOE) 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 cells preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.

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 focus on polymer characterization and optimization.
• Utilize analytical instruments such as 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 electrolyte and slurry recipes.
• Support lab experimentation through data collection, data analysis, maintenance of records, and reporting of data.
• Follow facility and laboratory safety rules and regulations at all times.

Skills

Material characterization

Hazardous materials handling

Design of experiments

Li-ion battery knowledge

Battery testing & validation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solid Power, based in Louisville, CO, seeks a Cell Slurry Engineering Intern to join a team of engineers and scientists advancing all solid-state rechargeable batteries. The role targets undergrad/grad students in engineering, chemistry, or related fields.

Include hands-on lab work, data collection, and interaction with pilot production equipment. Expect 15–20 hours/week this fall at $25/hour, with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.