Component RD - Battery Performance Internship
Component RD - Battery Performance Internship
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Job Description
Who You Are
Six month internship where youll assist the Battery Performance Team in developing advanced Liion cells that meet battery safety and performance requirements.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Spend 6 months onsite at Sila developing methods and chemistries in the laboratory.
- Design and execute experiments to develop electrolytes that meet the safety and performance needs of specific applications such as gas generation.
- Analyze data by using and modifying preexisting scripts. Write new scripts if necessary.
- Document work meticulously and present results to a wide audience
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Ability to make a six month commitment to working and developing skills at Sila (in Alameda CA).
- Handson lab experience with Liion battery chemistry especially electrolytes and pouch cells
- Pursuing a (preferably graduate) degree in chemistry chemical engineering or related field
- Attention to safety
- Preferred skills: GC and other chemical analysis SQL python statistics data visualization
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to a lab coat gloves safety glasses and steel toe safety shoes.
- Operate analytical equipment at a bench.
- Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
- Operate a computer and other office equipment such as a laptop copier/printer etc in a fixed location
The starting base pay for this role is between $25/hr and $39/hr at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors such as education experience and skills. Base pay is only one part of Silas competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits perks and equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for overtime.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
