A Senior Process Mechanical Engineer at Solid Power will oversee the development, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of powder production equipment for next-generation solid-state batteries, supporting process optimization and safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support acceptance testing, commissioning, startup, and maintenance of powder production equipment.
Develop preventative maintenance protocols, spare parts requirements, and support equipment installation and qualification.
Assist with assembly, operation, and troubleshooting of production equipment.
Develop and implement equipment maintenance procedures to ensure performance and reliability.
Investigate equipment issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Maintain end-to-end lifecycle documentation for equipment and assets.
Support safety procedures through Process Hazard Analysis and safety layer implementation.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering
12 years of industry experience in the materials production environment
Experience of installation, commissioning, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and refining equipment design of new equipment under a commercial powder production environment
Analytical skills for troubleshooting materials production equipment problems
Interpersonal skills in developing positive working relations to interface well with other engineers, scientists, and operations personnel
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
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: $126,000 - $186,000 per year
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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