Product Development Intern

Solid Power, Inc.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Solid Power, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Intern to join our team of engineers and scientists working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next‑generation, all solid‑state rechargeable batteries.

The preferred candidate will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program focused on engineering, chemistry, or a related field. The role offers hands-on experience in lab and production environments, with opportunities to contribute to electrode fabrication,

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in a STEM field.
• Experience in an academic or industrial lab environment.
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Li-ion battery cell operation, performance, and failure modes preferred.
• Experience with Python or Minitab is a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with and under the direction of scientists and engineers to run experiments at the lab and production scales.
• Support electrode fabrication by mixing and hand casting electrode slurries.
• Support slurry development by collecting and analyzing rheological data and making recommendations for future iterations.
• Communicate results and roadblocks to the broader team/audience.
• Always follow all facility and laboratory safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Lab experience

Statistical design (DOE)

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Tools

Python

Minitab

XRD

TGA

DSC

Rheometry

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Solid Power is seeking a Product Development 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 will be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program focused on engineering, chemistry, or a related field.

Job Duties

• Work closely with and under the direction of scientists and engineers to run experiments at the lab and production scales.
• Support electrode fabrication by mixing and hand casting electrode slurries.
• Support slurry development by collecting and analyzing rheological data and making recommendations for future iterations.
• Communicate results and roadblocks to the broader team/audience.
• Always follow all facility and laboratory safety rules and regulations.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Enrolled at least in a bachelor’s program in a STEM field.
• Must have experience in an academic or industrial lab environment.
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment is required.
• Experience in material characterization techniques (XRD, TGA, DSC, rheometry, etc.) is a plus.
• Foundation in statistical design (D.O.E.) with relevant software experience a plus.
• 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.
• Experience with Python or Minitab is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Ability to work in gloveboxes and dry rooms.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary including, but not limited to eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, full‑face respirator or PAPR.

Hourly Compensation

$25/hour

Schedule

15-20 hours per week during fall semester and up to 30 hours per week during the summer.

Application Deadline

This role will be posted until a suitable candidate has been identified.