Product Engineering Intern

Solid Power; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Solid Power is seeking a Product Engineering Intern to join our team of engineers and scientists advancing next‑generation, all-solid-state rechargeable batteries. You will work under engineers to run bench-scale experiments, analyze results, and document findings while following strict safety rules in a dynamic startup environment.

The role targets undergrad or graduate students in engineering, chemistry, or related fields and offers hands-on lab experience, exposure to characterization

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a junior year or higher in a bachelor’s or graduate program in a STEM field.
• Experience with materials synthesis or analysis is a plus.
• Comfort with hazardous materials in a glovebox (required).
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain lab safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with bench-scale experiments and data collection.
• Perform analytical measurements per SOPs and document results.
• Communicate findings to the team and flag roadblocks.
• Adhere to all safety rules and lab protocols.

Skills

Glovebox handling

XRD

SEM/EDS

Materials chemistry

MS Office

Fast learner

Education

Junior in STEM program

Job description

Position Overview

Solid Power is seeking a Product Engineering 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 engineers to run experiments at the lab bench scale
• Execute analytical measurements following provided SOPs
• Documentation and analysis of results with supervision of senior engineers
• Communicate results and roadblocks to the broader team/audience
• Always follow all facility and laboratory safety rules and regulations

Qualifications / Requirements

• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials in a glovebox and associated equipment (required)
• Knowledge of materials chemistry is preferred and a plus
• Experience with material characterization techniques (XRD, SEM/EDS, rheology, etc.) is a plus
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Rapid learner and self‑motivated who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative start‑up environment
• 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.

Education and Experience

• Enrolled at least at a junior level in a bachelor’s program in a STEM field
• Experience with materials synthesis and analysis a plus

Physical Requirements (with or without accommodation)

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
• 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
• Ability to work in gloveboxes and dry rooms

Hourly Compensation: $25/hour

Schedule: 15-20 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.