Senior Controls Engineer Cell Automation
SolidpowerLouisville, Colorado
Full Time
Posted November 14, 2025
$125k - $186k
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Job Description
A Senior Controls Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and implementing industrial automation systems for manufacturing, particularly in EV battery production, utilizing various automation platforms, SCADA systems, and control hardware to ensure efficient and reliable process control.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs for automated manufacturing systems
- 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
- Prepare documentation such as design specifications, technical manuals, and user guides
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, Mitsubishi and or Siemens automation platforms required
- Familiarity with software development tools and languages including Visual Basic, C, C++, Python, Ignition for control system integration
- Familiarity with VFDs, servo drives, and encoders
- Control panel building and design experience
- Ability to independently troubleshoot equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
- Networking experience with Ethernet IP and Modbus
- Ability to perform system integration, commissioning, and on-site support for automation projects
- Ability to design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs for automated systems on the battery manufacturing line
- Ability to 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
- Ability to prepare comprehensive documentation including design specifications, technical manuals, and user guides for control systems
- Ability to generate reports to communicate project status, test results, and recommendations to stakeholders
- Ability to work daily on-site at the Louisville, CO facility
- Physical ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy equipment and tools up to 50 pounds
- Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods
- Physical ability to work in confined spaces and at heights
- Physical ability to withstand exposure to noise, vibration, and extreme temperatures
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, full-face respirator or PAPR as necessary
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with customers, vendors, and team members and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority
- Experience with motion control systems, robotics, and mechatronics
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: $125,000 - $186,000 per year
Work on-site at Louisville, CO facility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid holidays
Unlimited PTO
Up to six weeks paid FMLA leave
Cell phone reimbursement
Eligibility to participate in bonus and equity plans
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