Product Engineering: Lithium-Ion Cells Intern (Summer 2027)

Clarios, LLC; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a summer internship focused on battery cell technology evaluation and testing. You will assist in supplier assessment, analyze cell teardowns, and help design test plans while coordinating with the cell test team to gather performance data.

The role requires being a current undergraduate student in chemistry or related fields, with up to 40 hours/week and a hybrid work setup in the Milwaukee area during Summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at a U.S. college or university.
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry or Materials Science.
• Ability to be in the greater Milwaukee area in the summer.
• Duration: Summer 2027.
• Up to 40 hours per week.
• Hybrid internship—quiet workspace, option to work in the office.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support the investigation and evaluation of potential battery cell suppliers and emerging energy storage technologies.
• Perform cell teardowns to understand chemistry and mechanical cell designs.
• Help develop test plans and monitor cell testing activities.
• Collaborate with the cell test team to coordinate testing and collect performance data.
• Analyze test results and create reports, presentations, and data visualizations to communicate findings.

Education

Undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry or Materials Science

Job description

What You Will Do

Support the investigation and evaluation of potential battery cell suppliers and emerging energy storage technologies. Work with cutting edge cell chemistries including Li Ion, Na Ion; UCaps. Perform cell teardowns to understand chemistry and mechanical cell designs. Help develop test plans and monitor cell testing activities. Partner with the cell test team to coordinate testing and collect performance data. Analyze test results and create reports, presentations, and data visualizations to communicate findings. Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to identify cell technologies that best meet customer requirements.

How You Will Do It

Assist with comparing cell chemistries and designs to determine performance, quality, and application fit. Review and summarize performance data and reports from cell suppliers. Document and summarize teardown observations and technical evaluations. Assist with requirements analysis and validation planning for customer-focused projects.

What We Look For

Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university. Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry or Materials Science. Ability to be in the greater Milwaukee area in the summer. Duration: Summer 2027. Up to 40 hours per week. Working Arrangements: Hybrid internship - must have a quiet workspace away from interruptions, with the option to work in the office. Be able to maintain regular contact with the supervisor/team via virtual methods. PLEASE NOTE that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

What you get

Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership. HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility. Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials - setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios - where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion - where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.