Senior Controls Engineer I

Solid Power•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Solid Power, Inc. is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of industrial automation systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in Allen-Bradley, Siemens and Mitsubishi automation platforms, and SCADA systems such as Ignition or Wonderware. This role works cross-functionally with Engineering and Production teams to deliver robust and efficient control solutions for manufacturing and process automation for the EV cell pilot line. This is a hands-on, high impact role that reports to the Maintenance Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or related field within industrial manufacturing.
Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens required; Mitsubishi preferred.
Familiarity with software development tools/languages (Visual Basic, C/C++, Python, Ignition) for control system integration.
Familiarity with VFD’s, servo drives, and encoders.
Control panel building and design experience.
Ability to independently troubleshoot equipment for improvement for quality and delivery.
Networking (Ethernet IP, Modbus) experience.
Familiar with NEC, OSHA, IEEE, and other standards.
AutoCad, SQL, MS application experience preferred.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain a good working relationship with the customers, vendors, and team members and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
Experience with motion control systems, robotics, and mechatronics.
Able to work daily on-site at our Louisville, CO facility.

Nice To Haves

AutoCad, SQL, MS application experience preferred.
Mitsubishi preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs for automated systems on the battery manufacturing line.
Develop and maintain SCADA applications for real-time monitoring and control.
Lead control system architecture design, including I/O selection, network configuration, and safety integration.
Perform system integration, commissioning, and on-site support for automation projects.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to ensure seamless system operation.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
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.