Product Development Intern

Solidpower; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Power is seeking a Product Development Intern to join our team of engineers and scientists developing next generation, all solid-state rechargeable batteries. The role is ideal for a student enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in engineering, chemistry, or materials science.

You’ll work closely with scientists to run experiments at lab and production scales, assist slurry development, and help characterize electrodes and separators.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in at least a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in engineering, chemistry, materials science or related STEM discipline.
• Prior academic or industrial lab experience, with the ability to safely work with hazardous materials, laboratory equipment, gloveboxes and dry rooms.
• Hands-on experience in small format cell assembly and electrochemical testing is preferred.
• Experience with electrochemical characterization techniques such as CV, EIS, and Galvanostatic cycling is a plus.
• Familiar with CV, EIS, Galvanostatic cycling, XRD, SEM/EDS, DSC/TGA, Light Scattering, and Rheology.
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment is required.
• DOE, data analysis, and interpreting battery performance results. Python or Minitab experience is a plus, along with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with scientists and engineers to run experiments at lab and production scales.
• Support separator fabrication by mixing and hand casting separator slurries.
• Support slurry development by filtering slurry, collecting rheological data, and Hegman gauges to understand binder–particle interactions.
• Characterize composite electrodes and separators through various mechanical tests.
• Build pellet, coin, and pouch cells to assess stability and performance of components and formulations.
• Communicate results and roadblocks to the broader team.
• Follow all facility and laboratory safety rules.

Skills

Lab experience

Electrochemical testing

Data analysis

Python

Minitab

Communication

Hazardous materials handling

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in engineering/chemistry/materials science

Tools

XRD

SEM/EDS

DSC/TGA

Rheology

Light Scattering

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 a bachelor's or master's program in engineering, chemistry, materials science or a related STEM field.

Job Duties

• Work closely with and under the direction of scientists and engineers to run experiments at the lab and production scales.
• Support separator fabrication by mixing and hand casting separator slurries.
• Support slurry development by filtering slurry, collecting rheological data, and Hegman gauges to better understand binder - particle interactions.
• Characterize composite electrodes / separators through 90-degree peel testing, tensile testing, mandrel bend testing, and nanoindentation.
• Build pellet, coin, and pouch cells to determine stability and performance of individual components and overall slurry formulations.
• Communicate results and roadblocks to the broader team/audience
• Always follow all facility and laboratory safety rules and regulations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently enrolled in at least a Batchelor's or Master's program in engineering, chemistry, materials science or related STEM discipline.
• Prior academic or industrial lab experience, with the ability to safely work with hazardous materials, laboratory equipment, gloveboxes and dry rooms.
• Hands-on experience in small format cell assembly and electrochemical testing is preferred.
• Experience with electrochemical characterization techniques such as: CV, EIS, and Galvanostatic cycling is a plus.
• Strong preference for candidates familiar with some combination of CV, EIS, Galvanostatic cycling, XRD, SEM/EDS, DSC/TGA, Light Scattering, and Rheology.
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment is required.
• Experience with DOE, data analysis, and interpreting battery performance results . Python or Minitab experience is a plus, along with strong communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, walking and standing
• Ability to safely 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

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Compensation

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.

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.

Visa Sponsorship

The employer is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.

Agency

No soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!