Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Slurry and Coating Intern
Alameda, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $39/hr
0+ years expSila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is a next-generation battery materials company focused on powering the transition to clean energy. The Slurry & Coating Intern will contribute to the improvement of high-energy Li-ion batteries through hands-on research, focusing on the relationships between electrode components and cell performance.
BatteryElectric VehicleElectronicsManufacturingNanotechnology
Responsibilities
Spend a minimum of 6 months onsite at Sila, beginning in June 2026, to work exclusively on the assigned projects
Develop slurry and coating recipes through an iterative design process utilizing tabletop mixing & coating processes, incorporating existing characterization and analysis techniques as appropriate
Discover, understand, and explain the fundamentals involved in the relationships between electrode components and cell performance
Plan and execute experiments to understand the effect of slurry formulation and cell processing on mechanical and electrochemical properties of fabricated coatings and cells
Help build and operationalize new processes, instrumentation, and analytics pertaining to slurry and coating with rigorous data collection
Identify safety hazards and work cooperatively to implement improvements
Qualification
Required
At least 6 months' prior experience working full-time in academic and/or industrial research & development environments (battery-related is a plus)
Academic focus or expertise in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field
Proficiency with experimental design methods and statistical data analysis
Strong commitment to thoroughly document procedures, results, and learnings using top-tier organizational practices toward building and preserving institutional knowledge
Familiarity and engagement with best practices for collaborative problem-solving, such as sharing knowledge and ideas with peers, and formulating strategies to overcome technical challenges
Preferred
Familiarity with formal methods, such as failure modes & effects analysis, is a plus
Benefits
Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity.
Company
Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
We are Sila—a next generation battery materials company dedicated to accelerating energy transformation for a more sustainable future.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyCoatueCPP Investments
2024-06-27Series G· $375M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
2021-01-26Series F· $590M
Leadership Team
Gene Berdichevsky
Co-founder and CEO
Alex Jacobs
Co-Founder & VP Engineering
Recent News
2025-09-18
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