Feon Energy, Inc.

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Positions: Battery Engineering Intern
Location: Woburn, Massachusetts
Innovation Area: Energy Management and Efficiency; Materials and Chemicals; Storage
Position Type: TomKat Center-supported
Compensation: $8,500
Internship Term: 8 weeks

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Feon Energy, Inc. is a Stanford University spin-out that is bringing to market new technology to electrify the world with advanced batteries.  Our novel electrolyte technology will usher in a new generation of batteries, which simultaneously possess cost effectiveness (20% cheaper than lithium-ion batteries), scalability (compatible with current mass-produced cells), high energy density (double of lithium-ion), long cycle life (similar to best lithium-ion), and safety (less chance to catch fire).  

Our company is based in Woburn MA and has attracted attention from the battery community including top-tier consumer electronics and motor companies.  Feon Energy is growing quickly, and we’ve just moved to a new 13,000 sq. ft. site. We are seeking passionate and diverse battery engineering interns to bring this technology to market at lightning speed. 

Responsibilities

  1. Contribute significantly to R&D by fabricating lithium batteries and testing battery performance.
  2. Work closely with battery scientists to direct company R&D efforts.
  3. Conduct design of experiments and analyze electrochemical data to draw conclusions.
  4. Engage in research efforts focused on addressing customer needs in a variety of industries.
  5. Develop tools and data acquisition systems to rapidly validate test cell performance. 

Who Should Apply

Anyone interested in batteries and materials!

Required Expertise

  1. Legal working status in US during internship (US citizen, green card, etc.).
  2. Experience working in wet lab settings with knowledge of general chemical and laboratory safety procedures. Previous experience working with gloveboxes desired. 

Preferred Skills/Majors

  1. Undergraduate students, B.S., or M.S. majored in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or related fields.
  2. Familiar with electrochemistry and battery fundamentals.
  3. Experience and strong background in battery fabrication and testing.
  4. Strong data analysis skills. Familiarity with Python is preferred.
  5. A growth mindset paired with a willingness to grow in a dynamic environment.