R&D Intern

San Leandro, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: R&D Intern
Reports To: Research Engineer III

Coreshells metallurgical Silicon anode technology delivers high capacity fast-charging and superior safety. Our low-cost liquid-phase nano-coating addresses critical electrode-surface degradation issues and enables batteries with a Silicon-dominant anode that have higher energy density superior intrinsic thermal safety and significantly lower cost/kWh compared to current LIBs. Our Si anode material is 50% the cost of graphite and 100% domestically sourced. We strive to transform the global automotive market by enabling low-cost and long-range EVs as a first step towards net-zero sustainability in the near future.

The Position: Coreshell is investigating novel methods of maximizing the performance of metallurgical grade silicon as an anode material for lithium-ion battery applications. The project will focus on advancing battery electrode materials by optimizing their composition processing techniques and testing in electrochemical cells.

Project Goal: The project aims to study how cathode material properties and processing affect battery performance through materials characterization and cell testing.

Responsibilities:

Formulating preparing electrode slurries and applying coatings to current collectors.
Assembling coin cells using optimized cathode materials.
Characterizing materials using techniques such as SEM-EDX TGA and particle size analysis.
Assisting with setup testing and debugging of new processing operations.
Analyzing data and presenting it to the team members.
Maintaining detailed experiment records.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
Adhering to lab safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe work environment

Requirements:

In process or obtained a Bachelors or Masters degree in chemistry chemical engineering or a related field.
Hands-on experience working in research laboratories glovebox handling.
Creative self-driven out-of-the-box thinker with a long history of problem-solving and an ability to wear many hats.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired experience:

Experience with coin cell building and electrochemical analysis.
Experience with material analytical techniques.

Location & Benefits: Full-Time on-site in San Leandro CA. Contractor; Hourly Rate is $22-$32/per hour. Applications will be screened as received.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Position: R&D InternReports To: Research Engineer IIICoreshells metallurgical Silicon anode technology delivers high capacity fast-charging and superior safety. Our low-cost liquid-phase nano-coating addresses critical electrode-surface degradation issues and enables batteries with a Silicon-dominan...

Formulating preparing electrode slurries and applying coatings to current collectors.
Assembling coin cells using optimized cathode materials.
Characterizing materials using techniques such as SEM-EDX TGA and particle size analysis.
Assisting with setup testing and debugging of new processing operations.
Analyzing data and presenting it to the team members.
Maintaining detailed experiment records.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
Adhering to lab safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe work environment

Requirements:

In process or obtained a Bachelors or Masters degree in chemistry chemical engineering or a related field.
Hands-on experience working in research laboratories glovebox handling.
Creative self-driven out-of-the-box thinker with a long history of problem-solving and an ability to wear many hats.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.