Full-Time
Electrolyte R&D Scientist 1/2
Solid Power
201-500 employees
Develops all-solid-state EV battery cells
Compensation Overview
$70k - $120k/yr
Louisville, CO, USA
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- A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related degree from an accredited college or university is required.
- Experience in an academic or industrial laboratory environment is required.
- Safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment is required.
- Experience in synthetic chemistry is required.
- Experience with statistical and relevant software is required.
- The ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection when necessary, is required.
- The ability to work in gloveboxes and dry rooms is required.
- Work closely with and under the direction of senior scientists to execute planned experiments aimed at modifying and improving solid-state electrolytes.
- Perform material synthesis, characterization, data acquisition, and analysis.
- Communicate results and roadblocks to the broader team.
- Perform required housekeeping, including laboratory and glassware cleaning.
- Follow facility and laboratory safety rules and regulations, including the safe handling and proper disposal of hazardous materials and equipment.
- Work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and standing.
- Experience with material characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry/thermogravimetric analysis, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy.
- Experience with design of experiments.
- Knowledge of lithium-ion battery materials optimization and synthesis.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite.
Solid Power develops and produces all-solid-state battery cells for electric vehicles. Its batteries use sulfide-based solid electrolytes that combine high ionic conductivity with the ability to be manufactured defect-free on standard roll-to-roll battery production equipment, enabling batteries that are safer, lighter, and capable of higher energy density. This makes Solid Power’s packs potentially cheaper and longer-lasting, differentiating it from traditional lithium-ion systems that rely on liquid electrolytes and more complex manufacturing steps. The company collaborates with automakers such as BMW and Ford and partners like SK Innovation, aiming to scale automotive-scale production. Its goal is to help enable longer-range, lower-cost, and safer EVs through solid-state battery technology.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Louisville, Kentucky
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 4, 2026 results showed $419.3 million liquidity and no debt, funding execution.
- Continuous electrolyte pilot line stayed on schedule for Q4 2026 commissioning and Q1 2027 output.
- Management advanced South Korea joint-venture talks, with one draft term sheet and year-end announcement target.
What critics are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue turned negative $300,000 after SK On milestone reversal, exposing fragile economics.
- BMW-Samsung SDI phase one expires September 30, 2026; replacement agreements remain unclosed.
- If 2027 electrolyte output stays uncommercial, Solid Power becomes a cash-burning science project.
What makes Solid Power unique
- Sulfide solid electrolyte chemistry targets wet-process manufacturing, unlike competitors chasing dry-process routes.
- BMW extended board access on July 1, 2026, reinforcing automotive validation and strategic alignment.
- Solid Power sells electrolyte and licenses manufacturing, avoiding capital-heavy vehicle battery pack production.
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↓ -1%Amara Raja bets on in-house battery tech, global talent after China deal stalls. New Delhi, Aug. 22 - Amara Raja Energy & Mobility is building in-house expertise in nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery chemistry after its technology partnership with China-based Gotion fell through, as Beijing's restrictions on technology transfers made it difficult for the Indian battery maker to secure the technology it needed for lithium-ion cell manufacturing, a top company executive said. The company had announced a partnership with Gotion in June 2024 to license lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology. LFP and NMC are two cathode chemistries for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) and storage systems. With the Gotion deal unable to provide the required cell manufacturing technology, Amara Raja accelerated investments in its own research and development capabilities and began hiring battery researchers and executives from the US and Europe, executive director Vikramadithya Gourineni said in an interview. "When we look at NMC, there's a lot of non-Chinese talent that's readily available," Gourineni said. The company looked at the US and at companies such as Tesla and Panasonic, which have large-scale battery manufacturing operations outside China, he said. "We were able to pick up a couple of people of Indian origin from those kinds of companies," Gourineni said. Amara Raja also hired talent from smaller, well-funded companies developing NMC technologies. While Gourineni did not elaborate on the individual talent hired from various geographies, publicly available records show that the company hired Uday Kasavajjula, who was appointed head of cell technologies after working at US-based electric vehicle battery maker Solid Power. Aditya Palthi, head of giga factory and lithium-ion cell manufacturing, joined Amara Raja in September 2024 from Tesla. "If you look at our R&D team, there's not a whole lot of traditional Amara Raja talent. Everybody's from a hardcore lithium background," Gourineni said. "We keep looking out, trying to find any good talent that's looking for a change as companies are wrapping up. So, built a pretty good team here in India." Amara Raja is building a 16 gigawatt-hour (GWh) lithium-ion cell manufacturing plant at Divitipally in Telangana. It plans to begin commercial production with 2 GWh of NMC cell capacity between April and June next year, according to its latest investor presentation dated 10 August. The company plans to initially target battery energy-storage systems (BESS) before expanding into passenger vehicles, he said. In an 11 August note, analysts at Nuvama Institutional Equities wrote: "Amara Raja is doubling down on lithium business, with focus on battery packs, cells and BESS segments. These efforts improve long-term growth visibility." "BESS can be a notable opportunity considering the boom in renewables and strategic lever for cell capacity," analysts at Anand Rathi wrote on its bet on stationary cells on 13 August. Amara Raja had adopted a two-pronged strategy for its cell business since announcing plans for the plant in December 2022: building an in-house technology and R&D team while simultaneously seeking partnerships with technology providers, including Chinese companies. The difficulty in securing technology through the Gotion partnership ultimately forced the company to accelerate the first part of that strategy. "I think what we've done between our R&D centre and the CQP is to front-load all of the R&D infrastructure. So, there's nothing that's waiting," Gourineni said, referring to the company's customer qualification plant, which bridges laboratory development and commercial-scale production. The shift also comes as India prepares for the emergence of multiple domestic lithium-ion cell manufacturers. Ola Electric has commissioned 1.4 GWh of cell manufacturing capacity and plans to increase this to 6 GWh by September. Reliance Industries, Tata Group's Agratas and Exide Industries are also preparing to begin commercial production from their respective plants by the end of the current financial year. To be sure, Ola and Reliance are part of the government's subsidy production-linked incentive scheme PLI-ACC, which provides incentives for setting up advanced chemistry cell manufacturing capacity. Amara Raja's decision to start with NMC also reflects the availability of expertise outside China. While LFP battery technology and manufacturing expertise remain heavily concentrated in China, NMC development and manufacturing have a broader global footprint, including in the US and Europe. While NMC batteries perform better on range performance, LFP batteries are considered more stable and durable than the former. Moreover, LFP batteries are also at least 20-30% cheaper than NMC, which is driving their adoption in global markets. Both the chemistries are separate and are not interchangeable, with LFP supply chain much more concentrated with Chinese companies in contrast to NMC. The company eventually plans to develop LFP cells as well, particularly as the chemistry gains ground in passenger vehicles and energy-storage applications. The experience gained from developing NMC cells would help the company move into other lithium-ion chemistries, Gourineni said. "At the end of the day, even if you're not having hardcore experience in one chemistry or another, once you kind of understand electrochemistry, there's a lot of the same people who can apply themselves to develop these chemistries also," he said. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from MINT. For any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please contact Editor at [email protected] Read the full article
Incite D keep hearing about solid-state batteries. Here's what's actually coming first. Frank Markus Thu, August 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM PDT Incite D has covered a lot of noisy headlines about solid-state batteries, which will supposedly be "the kiss of death for gas cars," by delivering hundreds of miles of range and then recharging in minutes. But perhaps the industry's biggest shift during the past two years is that the race has become less "solid-state versus liquid-electrolyte lithium-ion" and more "semi-solid first, all-solid later." This effectively delays resolution of the toughest challenges - like how to keep a solid electrolyte/separator in sufficiently intimate contact with the electrodes to work properly (which often requires high pressure). Today, semi-solid architectures are already bringing significant benefits to vehicles, while pure ceramic/sulfide lithium-metal batteries (which claim the wildest range/recharging stats) remain years away. Here's a roundup of the leaders: Battery-swapping Chinese automaker Nio produced 150-kWh WELION semi-solid-state packs boasting 260-Wh/kg energy density in 2024. The idea was for owners to rent these packs for long trips, but low demand halted production after a few hundred were produced. China's SAIC teamed with battery supplier QingTao Energy to produce a semi-solid-state pack for IM Motors' L6 Lightyear Max. Its 130-kWh pack is rated for 621 miles of (CLTC) range, recharging 249 miles' worth in 12 minutes at 400 kW. Toyota is working with Idemitsu Kosan to develop an all-solid-state cell using an undisclosed high-energy cathode, a sulfide solid electrolyte, and an undisclosed (likely lithium) anode. A pilot electrolyte plant is under construction, and the supply chain is being built. Chinese battery giant CATL is working with multiple OEMs on semi-solid and condensed-matter batteries using high-nickel chemistries, silicon-rich anodes, and longer-term lithium-metal research. Samsung SDI is working with BMW and others on a reportedly oxide-based all-solid-state anodeless/lithium-metal design with a high-nickel cathode. A pilot production line is running, with production gearing up for an announced target of 2027 mass production. VW Group's PowerCo has teamed with QuantumScape to develop a novel cell design using a pure copper current collector that plates lithium metal during its first charging cycle, a solid ceramic separator that prevents dendrite growth from the anode, and a liquid catholyte that maintains contact with the cathode particles under roughly 50 psi of stack pressure. It's been demonstrated in a Ducati motorcycle, and manufacturing license agreements are signed. Mercedes-Benz and Factorial Energy have demonstrated a pack using a "high-capacity" cathode, an unspecified quasi-solid-state "FEST" electrolyte, and a lithium-metal anode. A pneumatic actuator is needed to maintain an undisclosed pressure (presumed to be higher than VW/QuantumScape's). An EQS prototype has been driven 749 miles on a charge, demonstrating advanced vehicle integration. Stellantis also just rolled out a Charger Daytona test vehicle powered by Factorial FEST cells. BMW and Solid Power have been developing a sulfide solid electrolyte all-solid-state architecture with few details disclosed, other than it will use lithium-metal technology. It's been demonstrated in a BMW i7 using automotive-sized cells, but it's received less publicity. Tiawan's ProLogium has inked a memorandum of understanding with Rimac to develop its "superfluidized all-inorganic lithium ceramic battery." Its fourth generation SF-Ceramion electrolyte reportedly acts like a solid, behaving like a liquid only where it interfaces with the electrodes. ProLogium claims this removes the need for pressurized modules.
Solid Power reported a second-quarter net loss of $23.8 million, or $0.11 per share, as the solid-state battery materials company continued investing in electrolyte development and production capabilities. Revenue for the quarter was negative $300,000, primarily due to a $1.2 million reversal of first-quarter revenue following changed assumptions about milestone payments under its SK On research and development licence agreement. Year-to-date revenue totalled $2.8 million. Installation of Solid Power's continuous electrolyte production pilot line remained on schedule. Equipment acceptance testing is expected to complete in the third quarter, with plant validation and operational startup anticipated in the fourth quarter. Once commissioned, the line is expected to have capacity of 45 metric tonnes, with output anticipated in the first quarter of 2027.
Solid Power Q2 earnings call highlights. August 4, 2026 Key points. * Solid Power reported a $23.8 million second-quarter net loss and negative revenue of $300,000 after reversing previously recognized milestone revenue under its SK On agreement. Year-to-date revenue was $2.8 million. * The company's continuous electrolyte-production pilot line remains on schedule, with acceptance testing expected in the third quarter, commissioning by year-end and initial 45-metric-ton output targeted for the first quarter of 2027. * Solid Power is advancing potential collaborations with Samsung SDI, BMW, SK On and South Korean manufacturing partners, while maintaining strong liquidity of $419.3 million and no debt. * MarketBeat previews the top five stocks to own by September 1st. Solid Power NASDAQ: SLDP reported a second-quarter net loss of $23.8 million, or $0.11 per share, as the solid-state battery materials company continued to invest in electrolyte development, customer programs and a continuous-production pilot line. Revenue for the second quarter was negative $300,000, primarily because the company reversed $1.2 million of revenue recognized in the first quarter after changing assumptions related to certain milestone payments under its SK On research and development license agreement. Chief Financial Officer Linda Heller said the adjustment was non-cash and did not represent an obligation, cash outflow or associated cost reversal. Year-to-date revenue totaled $2.8 million, reflecting work under a U.S. Department of Energy assistance agreement and collaboration agreements with SK On, Heller said. Electrolyte manufacturing pilot line remains on schedule. President and Chief Executive Officer John Van Scoter said installation of Solid Power's continuous electrolyte production pilot line remained on schedule. The company has installed its major equipment, including a rotary kiln installed in May, and is preparing equipment for acceptance testing. Van Scoter said the company expects equipment acceptance testing to be completed in the third quarter, with plant validation and operational startup anticipated in the fourth quarter. Commissioning is expected to begin in the fourth quarter and conclude by the end of the year. The line is designed to demonstrate the scalability of Solid Power's proprietary wet-process electrolyte technology as the company transitions from batch production toward continuous manufacturing. Once fully commissioned, the line is expected to have capacity of 45 metric tons, with output anticipated in the first quarter of 2027, according to Van Scoter. Capital expenditures totaled $6.3 million in the quarter, driven primarily by construction of the pilot line. Partnership discussions progress. During the quarter, Solid Power continued work under its joint evaluation agreement with Samsung SDI and BMW, including electrolyte shipments supporting their development activities. Van Scoter said the company improved electrolyte performance and quality through the work and remains optimistic about potential use of its electrolyte in electric vehicles and other all-solid-state battery applications. The initial phase of the Samsung SDI and BMW agreement is expected to expire at the end of September. However, Van Scoter said Solid Power is discussing an ongoing collaboration framework with both companies, citing performance improvements, quality gains and the company's long-term wet-process cost roadmap. Solid Power is also pursuing a joint venture for commercial-scale electrolyte production in South Korea. Van Scoter said the company has been in active discussions with three potential parties and has advanced one discussion to a draft term sheet. The company continues to expect to announce a joint venture by year-end. Van Scoter said South Korea is an active market for all-solid-state battery development, and a partnership with an industry-leading company could provide manufacturing scale and market access. The company also completed its line installation agreement with SK On and received the associated milestone payment during the quarter. Solid Power is negotiating a potential new collaboration agreement with SK On, though Van Scoter said discussions remain in early stages and that additional details may be available next quarter. Quality certification and customer interest. Solid Power completed the first stage of its ISO 9001 certification process during the quarter. Van Scoter said the one-day audit produced no major findings, though the company is addressing some minor items. The second stage, a three-day audit, is scheduled for the middle of the third quarter. Solid Power expects to have time to address any findings before year-end and continues to target certification by then. Van Scoter said the company is focused on improving lot-to-lot consistency and controlling customer-specific specifications, including particle size. He also said Solid Power believes its wet process provides a structural cost advantage compared with dry-process approaches, based on benchmarking work conducted with potential Korean partners. In response to questions about potential U.S. customer development, Van Scoter said Solid Power has seen increasing interest from humanoid robotics companies over the past six months. He said several domestic companies are interested in all-solid-state batteries because of potential advantages in energy density, safety and charging rate, though the company does not yet see domestic cell manufacturing at that scale. Solid Power also received some interest from defense and aerospace markets during the quarter, he said. Liquidity remains strong. Second-quarter operating expenses were $30 million, compared with $29.4 million in the first quarter. Operating loss totaled $30.3 million. The company ended the quarter with $419.3 million in total liquidity, $3.2 million in contract assets and accounts receivable, and $17.2 million in total current liabilities. Heller said Solid Power had no debt. "We remain focused on disciplined capital allocation while continuing to invest in strategic initiatives that support long-term growth," Heller said, adding that the balance sheet provides flexibility to execute the company's commercialization strategy and support customer development programs. About Solid Power (NASDAQ:SLDP). Solid Power, Inc NASDAQ: SLDP is a Colorado-based company specializing in the development and manufacturing of all-solid-state rechargeable battery cells for the electric vehicle (EV) and aerospace industries. Founded in 2012 as a spin-out from the University of Colorado Boulder, Solid Power has focused on advancing solid electrolytes and high-energy battery architectures to deliver improved safety, higher energy density and longer cycle life compared with traditional lithium-ion batteries. The company's core offerings include multilayer solid-state battery cells that utilize sulfide-based solid electrolytes and high-capacity cathode materials. This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected]. 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Solid Power has appointed Uwe Breitweg, BMW Group's Vice President Powertrain, Emission and Battery Strategy, to its board of directors, effective 1 July 2026. The appointment reinforces BMW's strategic partnership with the solid-state battery technology developer. Breitweg brings over 20 years of automotive leadership experience, having held his current role since 2021. Previously, he served as Vice President Powertrain Systems Industrial Customers at BMW from 2016 to 2021. Solid Power is developing solid-state battery technology using sulfide-based solid electrolyte material, aiming to deliver extended range, longer life, improved safety and lower costs compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. The company's business model focuses on selling electrolyte to cell manufacturers and licensing its designs and manufacturing processes.