Senior Controls Engineer I

Location: 486 S Pierce Ave Suite E, Louisville, CO 80027

Department: Strategic Supply Chain

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 (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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Salary Range: $104,000 - $156,000/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, 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. 

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.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Please no soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!

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