Technology Integration Formulation Engineer I/II

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a product development engineer to join our talented team working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of solid electrolytes for all solid-state batteries. Solid Power is a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative team environment. This position will be a part of the Technology Integration group, assisting in the transition of Solid Power’s proprietary solid state electrolyte technology to mass production. The product development engineer will be responsible for interfacing with the R&D, Powder Production and Engineering teams to facilitate the scaling of both key process improvements and next-generation technologies.

Job Duties:

• Optimize separator and electrode formulations, and slurry processing methods.

• Screen formulations on the benchtop and work with operations team to screen on the pilot scale.

• Drive new product platforms through robust slurry formulation design and foundational scientific principles.

• Source, characterize, and evaluate materials from various suppliers.

• Plan and execute DOE (Design of Experiments) independently, utilize statistical tools for results analysis, and determine the importance of multiple factors/parameters.

• Research at the benchtop and contribute to our understanding through a hands-on laboratory role and the execution of experiments.

• Contributes to technical writing of grants, patents, and reports.

• Work independently and efficiently to reach goals with target timelines.

• Work closely, collaboratively, and effectively with other departments and team members.

• Effectively communicate ideas, concepts, designs, and results to the team.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills as reflected in written reports and technical presentations.

• Clearly disseminate procedures and work instructions to operators and technicians.

• Source equipment, materials and instruments and justify spending as needed to move research forward

• Maintain general lab safety and daily work cleanliness, perform all work with a “safety mindset.”

Qualifications/Requirements:

• B.S., or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.

• Basic knowledge of the field's standards and specifications, including an applied understanding of wetting and dispersion science.

• Application of basic chemistry techniques to optimize manufacturing processes, especially knowledge of solvent selection and material compatibility.

• Exposure to chemical and physical characterization techniques, e.g., rheology, SEM, EDS, Raman, XRD, and particle size determination.

• Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.

• Experience handling hazardous materials in a laboratory or production environment.

• Experience in solid-state battery development is a plus, including benchtop coin and pouch cell assembly and conducting cell testing.

• Experience with small scale mixing and benchtop prototyping with a rotational mixer e.g. Flacktek or Thinky is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.

• 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: $65,000 - $85,000/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, 8 paid holidays + the week between Christmas and New Years off, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans.

Export Control Requirements: This position could require access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.

Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

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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