Part-Time Battery Materials Intern — R&D & Processing

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

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