Materials Engineering Intern

Socket.dev; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Solid Power is seeking a Materials Engineering Intern to join our team of engineers and scientists advancing next-generation battery technology. You will contribute to cutting-edge research and development in materials development, process optimization, and experimental investigations in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field and eager to apply classroom

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Knowledge of materials characterization techniques.
• Familiarity with polymer processing or wet-chemical methods preferred.
• Understanding of safe handling practices for hazardous materials and lab equipment.
• Experience with synthetic chemistry is a plus.
• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery materials and synthesis methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support experimental plans focused on optimizing sulfide solid-state electrolytes.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Support polymer processing activities: slurry prep, mixing, casting, coating, drying, material handling for development-scale experiments.
• Document process conditions, observations and results to support optimization and scale-up.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work environment.
• Safely handle hazardous materials and lab equipment per procedures.

Skills

Materials characterization

Polymer processing

Safe handling

Laboratory data analysis

Synthetic chemistry (nice to have)

Battery materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science

Job description

Position Overview

Solid Power is seeking a Materials Engineering Intern to join our talented team of engineers and scientists dedicated to advancing next-generation all-solid-state battery technology. In this role, you will contribute to cutting-edge research and development efforts focused on revolutionary energy storage solutions that are shaping the future of the battery industry.

As part of our dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment, you will work alongside experienced technical professionals, gaining hands‑on experience in materials development, process optimization, and experimental research. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related field and is eager to apply their academic knowledge to real‑world challenges in advanced battery technology.

Job Duties

• Work closely with Engineers to support and execute experimental plans focused on optimizing sulfide solid-state electrolytes.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and interpretation of experimental results.
• Support polymer processing activities, including slurry preparation, mixing, casting, coating, drying, and material handling for development‑scale experiments.
• Document process conditions, observations, and results to support process optimization and scale‑up efforts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment through routine housekeeping activities.
• Safely handle hazardous materials, chemicals, and laboratory equipment in accordance with established procedures.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of materials characterization techniques.
• Familiarity with polymer processing or wet‑chemical materials processing methods, such as mixing, slurry preparation, casting, coating, or drying, is preferred.
• Understanding of safe handling practices for hazardous materials and laboratory equipment.
• Experience with synthetic chemistry is a plus.
• Knowledge of lithium‑ion battery materials, synthesis methods, and materials optimization is preferred.
• Ability to work on‑site at our Louisville, CO location.
• All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a desk for extended periods.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods while conducting laboratory or production activities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, face coverings, hair nets, safety shoes, coveralls, respirators, or PAPRs as needed.

Hourly Compensation

$25/hour

Schedule

10-20 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.