Process Engineer II (Electrode Slurry)

Solid Power•Thornton, CO

8h•$79,000 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

Solid Power is seeking a Process Engineer II to join their team, focusing on revolutionizing the battery industry with all-solid-state rechargeable batteries. This role is crucial for owning, troubleshooting, and improving the electrode slurry process within the battery cell pilot line. The ideal candidate will possess process or manufacturing engineering experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a hands-on approach to improvements. The electrode slurry process is foundational to cell manufacturing, and this role involves operating, troubleshooting, and enhancing the equipment and protocols for anode, cathode, and separator slurries, working closely with operators and fellow engineers. Comfort working in gloveboxes and a dry room is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or pilot-scale processing environment.
Experience with battery cell manufacturing, solid-state or lithium-ion preferred.
Experience owning a process or unit operation, or a track record of independent process work.
Familiarity with slurry formulation, rheology, particle size analysis, or mixing.
Experience with process data analysis and statistical analysis.
Experience with SolidWorks, Minitab or JMP.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert for electrode slurry processing, including operation, testing, and troubleshooting.
Own the slurry process equipment, including the mixing and material characterization tools, and become the expert on their operation, maintenance, and improvement.
Develop and improve closed processing methods for powder handling and slurry transfer.
Explore and establish new mixing and processing protocols for anode, cathode, and separator slurries.
Scope, justify, purchase, and implement new equipment to advance the process.
Incorporate operator input to drive practical, lasting improvements.
Train operators on new processes to a proficient level.
Document processes, including work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Analyze production data to identify process drift, efficiency opportunities, and quality drivers.
Track and close out corrective actions, working with your peer group to confirm they are completed on time and effective.
Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to implement changes in a cross-functional way.
Identify or design hardware to support in-process inspection.
Work in a dry room and glovebox environment for extended periods.
Flex coverage to support off-shift tasks as required.