Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a Materials 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 is currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies focused on materials, chemistry, engineering or related field.

Job Duties:

• Work closely with and under the direction of Engineers to execute planned experimentation aimed at optimizing current sulfide solid state electrolytes.
• Assist Engineers in data acquisition and analysis.
• Perform regular and required housekeeping.
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment is required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Pursuing a Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry, or related degree from an accredited college/university.
• Experience in material characterization techniques including rheology, SEM/EDS, DSC/TGA, XRD, FTIR, EIS
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment is required.
• Experience in synthetic chemistry is a plus.
• Foundation in statistical design (D.O.E.) with relevant software experience.
• Knowledge of Li-ion battery materials optimization and synthesis
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• Able to work onsite throughout the internship and commit about 20 hours per week during the summer and/or fall semester.

Physical Requirements:

• Some prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Some prolonged periods of standing
• Ability to lift 50 lbs daily.
• 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.

Hourly Compensation: $22-$25/hour

All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

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