Materials Engineering Intern

About the Company

We are a stealth-mode battery startup developing cutting-edge battery technology. Our mission is to revolutionize battery technology to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. By leveraging innovative materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, and next-generation energy storage architectures, we are building the future of sustainable energy.

Can’t find the company name? It’s not you, it’s us! We’re really excited about the potential of our technology, product, and mission, and have chosen to remain in stealth mode. If the job description piques your interest, please apply. If your skillset is aligned with what we’re looking for, the team will reach out to schedule your interview and tell you a bit more about us (ie. who we are).

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Materials Engineering student to join our dynamic start-up team. This role involves hands-on work in materials characterization, development, and process optimization. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to extract insights from complex material interactions and interface behavior, applying advanced analytical techniques to support R&D and manufacturing teams.

What you'll do

• Performing advanced materials characterization to support design qualification, root cause analysis, and material validation across polymers, adhesives, metals, ceramics, and composites.
• Developing standardized test methods, protocols, and documentation for both in-house and vendor-based testing; contributing to internal knowledge libraries and characterization databases.
• Engaging with external labs and vendors to scope and manage outsourced testing, ensuring data quality, sample handling, and timeline alignment.
• Supporting failure analysis (FA) workflows for field or test failures, including delamination, corrosion, contamination, fracture, or other degradation failure modes.
 

Who you are

• BS degree in Materials Science or a related field.
 

Ideal candidate has

• Hands-on experience in materials characterization and chemical analysis
• Strong materials science fundamentals and understanding of materials structure-process-properties
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Onsite Expectations

Because the team is building a physical product, we expect this person to be onsite in our San Jose office 5 days a week.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.