Manufacturing Engineer I II
SolidpowerLouisville, Colorado
Full Time
Posted December 4, 2025
$65k - $95k
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Job Description
A Manufacturing Engineer at Solid Power will develop and optimize manufacturing processes for solid-state rechargeable batteries, working closely with automation, data analysis, and cross-functional teams to improve quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in a pilot-scale production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and troubleshoot industrial automation equipment related to lithium-ion cell manufacturing
- Design and identify hardware to assist in inspection of manufacturing processes
- Train operators on new manufacturing processes
- Lead small-scale slurry processing and ensure equipment operation and testing
- Document engineering processes through work instructions and standard operating procedures
- Analyze production data to evaluate process efficiencies
- Collaborate with other departments to improve processes and reduce costs
- Track and ensure timely completion of SRC countermeasures
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- At least 2 years of related industry experience, preferably with lithium-ion cell manufacturing and testing.
- Experience working with industrial automation equipment related to lithium-ion cell manufacturing.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies to implement changes in a cross-functional manner.
- Proficiency in designing and identifying hardware to aid in inspection of manufacturing processes.
- Ability to train operators on new processes to a proficient level.
- Experience leading small-scale slurry processing with a team and proficiency in operation, testing, and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Experience in documenting engineering processes including writing work instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Data analysis skills of production data to determine process efficiencies.
- Ability to work closely, collaboratively, and effectively with other departments and team members.
- Ability to find ways to reduce cost and maximize quality.
- Ownership of SRC countermeasure tracking and working with peer groups to ensure countermeasures are completed on time and deemed effective.
- Ability to flex coverage to support off-shift tasks as required.
- Ability to be in a Dry Room environment for extended periods.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred but not required), with certification required within the first year in role with company support.
- Experience with SolidWorks (preferred).
- Experience with Minitab or JMP (preferred).
- Experience in a production environment (preferred).
- Experience with process data analysis and statistical analysis (preferred).
- Physical ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary, including eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, full-face respirator or PAPR.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: $65,000 - $95,000 per year
Work schedule flexibility to support off-shift tasks
Work environment perks including extended periods in a Dry Room environment
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
401(k) plan with company match
8 paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's off
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Up to six weeks paid FMLA leave
Cell phone reimbursement
Eligibility to participate in bonus and equity plans
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