Cell Design Intern; Spring​/Summer

Position Overview

Solid Power is seeking a Cell Design 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.

• Work closely with and under the direction of scientists and engineers to run experiments at the production scale.
• Support electrode sheet characterization using peel, mandrel, tensile, conductivity, and scanning electron microscopy.
• Analyze data from electrode sheet characterization and cells to make recommendations for future iterations and/or cell designs.
• Communicate results and roadblocks to the broader team/audience.
• Always follow all facility and laboratory safety rules and regulations.

• Currently pursuing an Engineering, Chemistry, or related degree from an accredited college/university.
• Experience in an academic or industrial lab environment.
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment is required.
• Experience in material characterization techniques (SEM/EDS, potentiostats, etc.) is a plus.
• Foundation in statistical design (DOE) with relevant software experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Li‑ion battery cell operation, performance, failure modes, testing and validation preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Python or Minitab is a plus.
• Availability to work 15‑20 hours during the Spring and Summer semester.

• 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 glove boxes and dry rooms.

$20‑$22/hour

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.

As set forth in Solid Power’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.