Position Overview:Solid Power, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of industrial automation systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in Mitsubishi, Rockwell, and Siemens automation platforms, and SCADA systems such as Ignition or Wonderware. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and efficient control solutions for manufacturing and process automation for the EV cell pilot line.Job Duties:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs for automated systems on the battery manufacturing line</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Develop and maintain SCADA applications for real-time monitoring and control</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Lead control system architecture design, including I/O selection, network configuration, and safety integration</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Perform system integration, commissioning, and on-site support for automation projects</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to ensure seamless system operation</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Support continuous improvement initiatives</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Prepare comprehensive documentation including design specifications, technical manuals, and user guides for control systems. Generate reports to communicate project status, test results, and recommendations to stakeholders</li></ul>Qualifications/Requirements:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or related field</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Minimum of 5 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or related field within industrial manufacturing, preferably battery manufacturing</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Experience with Mitsubishi platforms is a strong requirement; Rockwell and Siemens also preferred</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Familiarity with software development tools/languages (Visual Basic, C/C++, Python) for control system integration</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Familiarity with VFD’s, servo drives, and encoders</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Control panel building and design experience</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Ability to independently troubleshoot equipment for improvement for quality and delivery</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Networking (Ethernet IP, Modbus) experience</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Familiar with NEC, OSHA, IEEE, and other standards</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">AutoCad, SQL, MS application experience preferred</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Possess good verbal and written communication skills</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Ability to maintain a good working relationship with the customers, vendors, and team members and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Experience with motion control systems, robotics, and mechatronics</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Able to work daily on-site at our Louisville, CO facility </li></ul>Physical Requirements:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;">Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy equipment and tools (up to 50 pounds).</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Ability to withstand exposure to noise, vibration, and extreme temperatures.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary including, but not limited to eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, full-face respirator or PAPR.</li></ul>Salary Range: $105,000 - $125,000/yearBenefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&amp;D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans. Export Control Requirements: This position requires access to technology, software, and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize the release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.  Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicantsAll offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.Please no soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!#LI-Onsite#LI-RM1

Solid Power is an industry-leading developer of the next-generation of all solid-state rechargeable batteries. Possessing no volatile or flammable liquid components, our solid-state batteries are extremely energy dense while also possessing ultimate safety and reliability. Together, these performance attributes can enable profound performance improvements of battery-powered devices such as portable electronics, electric vehicles, aircraft and satellites through increased run time, increased safety and lower cost.

Controls Engineer (Cell Automation)

Position Overview:Solid Power, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of industrial automation systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in Mitsubishi, Rockwell, and Siemens automation platforms, and SCADA systems such as Ignition or Wonderware. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and efficient control solutions for manufacturing and process automation for the EV cell pilot line.Job Duties:<ul><li>Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs for automated systems on the battery manufacturing line</li><li>Develop and maintain SCADA applications for real-time monitoring and control</li><li>Lead control system architecture design, including I/O selection, network configuration, and safety integration</li><li>Perform system integration, commissioning, and on-site support for automation projects</li><li>Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to ensure seamless system operation</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Prepare comprehensive documentation including design specifications, technical manuals, and user guides for control systems. Generate reports to communicate project status, test results, and recommendations to stakeholders</li></ul>Qualifications/Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or related field</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or related field within industrial manufacturing, preferably battery manufacturing</li><li>Experience with Mitsubishi platforms is a strong requirement; Rockwell and Siemens also preferred</li><li>Familiarity with software development tools/languages (Visual Basic, C/C++, Python) for control system integration</li><li>Familiarity with VFD’s, servo drives, and encoders</li><li>Control panel building and design experience</li><li>Ability to independently troubleshoot equipment for improvement for quality and delivery</li><li>Networking (Ethernet IP, Modbus) experience</li><li>Familiar with NEC, OSHA, IEEE, and other standards</li><li>AutoCad, SQL, MS application experience preferred</li><li>Possess good verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to maintain a good working relationship with the customers, vendors, and team members and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority</li><li>Experience with motion control systems, robotics, and mechatronics</li><li>Able to work daily on-site at our Louisville, CO facility&nbsp;</li></ul>Physical Requirements:<ul><li>Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy equipment and tools (up to 50 pounds).</li><li>Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.</li><li>Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.</li><li>Ability to withstand exposure to noise, vibration, and extreme temperatures.</li><li>Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary including, but not limited to eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, full-face respirator or PAPR.</li></ul>Salary Range: $105,000 - $125,000/yearBenefits:&nbsp;Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&amp;D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans.&nbsp;Export Control Requirements: This position requires access to technology, software, and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize the release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.&nbsp;&nbsp;Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.&nbsp;This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicantsAll offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.Please no soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!#LI-Onsite#LI-RM1&nbsp;&nbsp;

Controls Engineer (Cell Automation)

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