Intern, Battery Cell Testing, Summer 2025
Location: Newark, CA
Team Description:
Cell team test battery cells to understand the performance and lifetime and translate the learnings to vehicle level specifications. We closely track weakness of the cells to keep our customers safe and satisfied. We are looking for an intern to join our team for Summer 2025.
Role/Responsibilities:
· Build design of experiment to understand the impact of operation conditions in battery cell lifetime
· Conduct Electrochemical tests and cell analyses
· Process and analyze cell test data and summarize result into conclusions
· Deliver result to the battery cell team
Preferred Qualifications:
· Solid understanding in electrochemistry
· Experience in electrochemical tests and analyses methods
· Strong data processing skills using python, MATLAB, etc
Nice to Have:
· Experience in using battery cyclers and the software
· Experience in battery cell postmortem analysis
Education:
· Field(s) of study: Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or related field
· Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program at an accredited university
· Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS)
Program Information:
· Timing: May- August, or June-September pending class schedules.
· Duration of Internship: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
· Work Location & Environment: This position will be in Newark, CA, and is fully in-person. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment. The working environment will be a mix of lab & office work.
· Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $40 to $60.
· Relocation: May be provided on a case to case basis.
· Housing/Transportation: You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.
· Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check.
· Drug Screening: All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen.
· Medical benefits: Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time.
· Visa Sponsorship: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization.
