Process Development Engineer

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a Process Development Engineer to join our talented team working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next-generation, all solid-state rechargeable batteries. Solid Power is a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative team environment. This position will be a part of the Electrolyte Technologies team for developing new powder process and scaling up to mass production. The Process Development Engineer will be responsible for process development and design to produce high quality solid electrolytes. 

Job Duties:

• Work with cross functional teams to scale up protype materials into pilot and production scale equipment.
• Independently plan, execute, and analyze design of experiments and effectively communicate results to targeted and broader audiences.
• Identify, test, and implement new equipment in the electrolyte manufacturing process.
• Utilize SCADA and batch record information to determine critical process parameters.
• Apply statistical programs such as Minitab or JMP to determine if data sets are statistically different or similar.
• Support the equipment validation and product qualification process.
• Participate in process FMEA’s and quality gate reviews during the development process.
• Lead and assist in the process hazard analysis (PHA). Identify and implement layers of production to ensure process safety.
• Develop work instructions for equipment and process operations.
• Assist EH&S in ensuring occupational safety on the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BS degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Material Science Engineering, or a related field of study.
• Strong process development & engineering skills (process data analysis, scale up technology, root cause analysis, DOE).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in process development including process scale up, continuous improvement, and equipment commissioning.
• Experience in powder handling process.
• Proficiency in statistics software packages (JMP, Minitab) and process simulation tools.
• General knowledge of OSHA standards, international fire code, electrical area classification, and EPA requirements.
• Interpersonal skills in developing positive working relations with other employees.
• Willingness to execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Salary Range: $61,000 - $98,000/year

Benefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&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. 

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