Battery Experimental Intern Summer Santa Clara CA

Location(s): Santa Clara, CA
Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
Degree Level: PhD Level Students
Preferred Degree: Materials Science & Engineering, Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Energy Storage, Battery Science, or related field

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We are currently looking for a Battery Experimental Intern to join our team in Santa Clara, CA. The Battery Materials & Informatics team combines experimental research, materials informatics, computational modeling, and data analytics to accelerate the development of next-generation battery technologies.

This internship provides the opportunity to work alongside leading researchers focused on advancing battery materials and energy storage solutions that support vehicle electrification and future mobility.

As a Battery Experimental Intern, you will contribute to cutting-edge research by designing, synthesizing, characterizing, and evaluating advanced battery materials while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams working at the intersection of materials science, electrochemistry, data science, and AI.

A Day in the Life:

• Design, synthesize, and characterize novel battery materials for automotive energy storage applications.
• Assemble and evaluate electrochemical cells using advanced battery testing techniques and methodologies.
• Perform structural, chemical, and morphological characterization of battery materials using a variety of analytical tools.
• Analyze experimental data to identify structure-property-performance relationships and generate actionable insights.
• Collaborate with computational materials scientists, AI researchers, and experimental teams to accelerate battery research and development initiatives.
• Present technical findings and recommendations through reports, presentations, and research discussions.

Who We’re Looking For:

Required:

• Must be currently pursuing a PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Research experience in battery materials, electrochemistry, energy storage systems, or related technologies.
• Hands-on experience with materials synthesis, characterization techniques, and electrochemical testing methods.
• Strong understanding of electrochemistry, materials chemistry, and battery fundamentals.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)
• Ability to perform work onsite in Santa Clara, CA.

Preferred :

• Experience with lithium-ion batteries, next-generation battery chemistries, or advanced energy storage technologies.
• Familiarity with materials characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, or related methods.
• Experience analyzing large scientific datasets and correlating material properties with performance metrics.
• Interest in combining experimental research with computational modeling and AI-driven materials discovery.
• Publication, conference presentation, or other demonstrated research achievements.

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