Senior Process Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Own material handling, transfer, and dosing as unit operations across the electrolyte process
• Serve as the technical authority for powder conveyance on the team
• Troubleshoot and resolve powder transfer and dosing issues such as clogging or inconsistent transfer
• Conduct audits of material handling systems to assess design adequacy and equipment sizing
• Lead improvement projects including testing plans and vendor coordination
• Diagnose and improve dosing accuracy and load cell calibration
• Mitigate electrostatic charging through grounding, bonding, and velocity control
• Apply powder characterization and rheology to optimize transfer and dosing
• Lead process safety activities including PHA, MOC, and combustible dust hazard management
• Define critical process parameters using SCADA and statistical tools
• Develop SOPs and work instructions for transfer and dosing operations
• Consult on large-scale capital and site scale-up projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Science Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of process engineering experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, food, cement, advanced materials, or battery manufacturing
• Hands-on expertise with pneumatic and vacuum powder conveying systems
• Experience troubleshooting powder flow problems like clogging, bridging, and fluidization
• Experience with powder dosing, feeding, and load cell troubleshooting
• Strong process safety background including PHA and PSM
• Proficiency with design of experiments, root cause analysis, and PFMEA
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, or Python
• Experience with combustible dust hazards and NFPA standards
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and electrical area classification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with bulk solids discharge and reintroduction (drums, IBCs)
• Knowledge of powder characterization and rheology
• Understanding of electrostatic charge buildup and mitigation
• Experience in hazardous electrically classified areas (C1D2 or C1D1)
• Experience scaling powder processes from lab/pilot to production
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
• 401k with company match
• 8 paid holidays plus the week between Christmas and New Years off
• Unlimited PTO
• Up to six weeks paid FMLA leave
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Eligibility for bonus and equity plans

About the Company

Solid Power is a public company working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next-generation, all solid-state rechargeable batteries.