Anode Engineering Intern - Battery Cell, E-Chem Design (2023 Co-op) - Rivian

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Job Title

Anode Engineering Intern - Battery Cell, E-Chem Design (2023 Co-op)

Job Location

United States, California, Palo Alto

Job Listing URL

https://boards.greenhouse.io/rivian/jobs/5307362003

Job Description

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

This is an 8 month Co-op. Full-time employment is required.

Co-op A: January-August (Spring/Summer)

Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between Fall 2023 through Fall 2025.

If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions at Rivian.com/careers

Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.

Responsibilities

Join the Cell Engineering team, leading next-generation battery technology for Rivian’s products.
Evaluate and select anode materials that meets Rivian’s requirements.
Develop advanced characterization techniques to assess properties and performance of difference anodes (graphite, Si and their composite…)
Work with cross functional teams internally and externally to bring new anode technology to cell production.
Investigate surface and bulk structure of the anode and the correlation with their performance and lifetime.
Source/evaluating new anode chemistry/technologies.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree and/or Ph.D. in in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering with exposure to Lithium Ion Battery research
Demonstrated experience on anode development and characterization.
Understanding anode and cell manufacturing process is plus.
Strong understanding about the chemistry and degradation mechanism of anode materials such as graphite and silicon anode...
Strong knowledge about development process to improve anode performance and cycle/calendar life.
Having good understanding about electrochemical techniques such as CV, EIS, GITT, PITT, HPPC
Hands on experience material characterization such as SEM, XRD, TEM, Raman, BET
Exposure to electrode processing including making slurry, coating, calendaring and drying is a plus
Problem solving skills, think outside of the box.
Desire to work in fast-paced environment.
Passionate about research/work in lithium ion batteries, especially in EV. Willing making extra effort to get the job done!
Work well in a team as well as individually.

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Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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