Solid Power
manufacturing
SeniorControlsEngineer
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“Senior Controls Engineer at Solid Power. Skills: PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA systems, automation systems design, system integration. 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”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver robust and efficient control solutions for manufacturing and process automation for the EV cell pilot line; troubleshoot equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
Industry & Context.
Ability to independently troubleshoot equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy equipment and tools (up to 50 pounds), Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods, Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights, Ability to withstand exposure to noise, vibration, and extreme temperatures, Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary including, but not limited to eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, half or full-face respirator or PAPR
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, 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, Experience with motion control systems, robotics, and mechatronics, Able to work daily on-site at our Louisville, CO facility
Nice to Have
Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens Mitsubishi preferred, AutoCad, SQL, MS application experience preferred
What You'll Do.
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
and on-site support for automation projects
Collaborate with mechanical
and process engineers to ensure seamless system operation
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Prepare comprehensive documentation including design specifications
and user guides for control systems
Generate reports to communicate project status
and recommendations to stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
works cross-functionally with Engineering and Production teams; Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to ensure seamless system operation; maintain a good working relationship with the customers, vendors, and team members
Communication Scope
Possess verbal and written communication skills; Generate reports to communicate project status, test results, and recommendations to stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Lead control system architecture design, Generate reports to communicate project status, test results, and recommendations to stakeholders
Full Job Description
Position Overview: 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. Job Duties: 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. Qualifications/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 (Eth
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