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Cell Design Intern (Spring/Summer)
CompanySolid Power
LocationLouisville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 28, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Cell Design Intern will work closely with scientists and engineers to run experiments and support electrode sheet characterization. They will analyze data and communicate results to the broader team while adhering to safety regulations.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$20 - $22
Company Size
214
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
Solid Power is an industry-leading producer of all-solid-state rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and mobile power markets. Solid Power replaces the flammable liquid electrolyte in a conventional lithium-ion battery with a proprietary sulfide solid electrolyte. As a result, Solid Power's all-solid-state batteries are safer and more stable across a broad temperature range, can provide a 50-75% increase in energy density compared to the best available rechargeable batteries, enable cheaper, more energy-dense battery pack designs and are compatible with traditional lithium-ion manufacturing processes.
About the Role
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Position Overview:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Solid Power is seeking a <strong>Cell Design Intern </strong>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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <strong>Job Duties:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work closely with and under the direction of scientists and engineers to run experiments at the production scale.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support electrode sheet characterization using peel, mandrel, tensile, conductivity, and scanning electron microscopy.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Analyze data from electrode sheet characterization and cells to make recommendations for future iterations and/or cell designs.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Communicate results and roadblocks to the broader team/audience</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Always follow all facility and laboratory safety rules and regulations.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Qualifications/ Requirements:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Currently pursuing an Engineering, Chemistry, or related degree from an accredited college/university.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience in an academic or industrial lab environment. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment is required. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience in material characterization techniques (SEM/EDS, potentiostats, etc.) is a plus</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment is required. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Foundation in statistical design (D.O.E.) with relevant software experience a plus. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of Li-ion battery cell operation, performance, failure modes, testing and validation preferred. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with Python or Minitab is a plus.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Availability to work 15-20 hours during the Spring and Summer semester</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong><strong>Physical Requirements (with or without accommodation):</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work in gloveboxes and dry rooms</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Hourly Compensation: </strong>$20-$22/hour</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Export Control Requirements:</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The employer is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.</span></p>
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EngineeringChemistryData AnalysisMaterial CharacterizationStatistical DesignLi-ion Battery KnowledgeMicrosoft OfficePythonMinitabExperimentationSafety ComplianceCommunicationElectrode CharacterizationHazardous Materials HandlingScanning Electron MicroscopyConductivity TestingTensile Testing
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