Cathode R&D Intern

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

Title: Cathode R&D Intern

This position will be based onsite at our San Jose, CA offices

Summary:

Your responsibilities will include understanding the limits of our materials and developing solutions to meet those limits. You will learn how different materials impact battery performance. This role is inherently hands-on, in lab and requires a strong understanding of data analysis and experimental expertise.

Your Role:

· Carry out experiments to understand qualification requirements of incoming materials

· Optimize electrode and electrolyte materials to be stable at high voltage

· Assist in the analysis and interpretation of experimental data to identify trends and draw conclusions related to material performance

· Collaborate with chemists, materials scientists, process engineers, and technicians in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

· Deliver high-quality technical reports to colleagues

Minimum Requirements:

· Pursuing an undergraduate degree in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or related field

· Superb communication skills, both written and oral

· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

· Understand and follow safe chemical handling and laboratory practices

Highly Desired:

· Experience with materials research

· Experience with data analysis using python or JMP

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.