Materials Engineering Intern: Battery Materials & Processing

Solid Power; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 13,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Solid Power seeks a Materials Engineering Intern to join our team advancing all-solid-state battery technology. You will gain hands-on experience in materials development and experimental research, working with engineers and scientists to optimize sulfide solid-state electrolytes.

The role emphasizes on-site, collaborative learning in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in materials, chemical, or polymer science.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of materials characterization techniques.
• Familiarity with polymer processing or wet-chemical processing 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, synthesis methods, and materials optimization is preferred.
• On-site at Louisville, CO required.
• Background check required for employment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Materials characterization techniques

Polymer processing / wet-chemical

Safety & lab practices

Synthetic chemistry (nice to have)

Lithium-ion battery materials know-how

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science

Job description

Solid Power seeks a Materials Engineering Intern to join our team advancing all-solid-state battery technology. You will gain hands-on experience in materials development and experimental research, working with engineers and scientists to optimize sulfide solid-state electrolytes.

The role emphasizes on-site, collaborative learning in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in materials, chemical, or polymer science.