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 processes 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 prototype 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 parameter
- 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:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or a related field of study
- Minimum 3 years of experience in process development including process scale up, continuous improvement, and equipment commissioning preferably in chemical manufacturing
- Strong process development & engineering skills (process data analysis, scale up technology, root cause analysis, DOE)
- Experience in powder handling processes
- Strong knowledge of particle size control techniques and particle size measurement techniques are preferable
- 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
Physical Requirements:
- Required 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
Salary Range: $71,000 - $112,000/year
Application Deadline: 10/25/2024
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.
All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
Please no soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!
The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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Solid Power is an industry-leading producer of all-solid-state rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and mobile power markets. Solid Power replaces the flammable liquid electrolyte in a conventional lithium-ion battery with a proprietary sulfide solid electrolyte. As a result, Solid Power's all-solid-state batteries are safer and more stable across a broad temperature range, can provide a 50-75% increase in energy density compared to the best available rechargeable batteries, enable cheaper, more energy-dense battery pack designs and are compatible with traditional lithium-ion manufacturing processes.
