About the role#
Solid Power is looking for a Product Development Intern to join our team in Thornton, Colorado. You will work with engineers and scientists to develop next-generation, all-solid-state rechargeable batteries. This is a paid, on-site internship.
What you'll do#
- Run experiments at both lab and production scales.
- Support separator fabrication by mixing and hand casting separator slurries.
- Assist in slurry development by filtering material, collecting rheological data, and using Hegman gauges to study binder-particle interactions.
- Perform characterization of composite electrodes and separators using 90-degree peel, tensile, mandrel bend, and nanoindentation testing.
- Build pellet, coin, and pouch cells to test component stability and overall formulation performance.
- Communicate project results and roadblocks to the team.
- Follow all facility and laboratory safety regulations, including the use of required personal protective equipment.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's program in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics.
- Prior academic or industrial lab experience.
- Comfort working with hazardous materials, laboratory equipment, gloveboxes, and dry rooms.
- Experience with data analysis and design of experiments.
- Strong communication skills.
- Familiarity with electrochemical characterization techniques like CV, EIS, and Galvanostatic cycling is a plus, as is experience with Python or Minitab.
Location & details#
- Location: Thornton, Colorado.
- Schedule: 15-20 hours per week during the fall, up to 30 hours per week during the summer.
- Compensation: $25 per hour.
- This position requires access to technology subject to governmental export control restrictions. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
About Solid Power, Inc.
Solid Power produces all-solid-state rechargeable batteries for the electric vehicle and mobile power sectors. The company replaces liquid electrolytes with a sulfide solid electrolyte to increase energy density and temperature stability. Founded in 2011, the company maintains its headquarters in Louisville, Colorado. It operates as a public company with 226 employees.
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