Senior Product Engineer

Solidpower

Thornton, Colombia

Full Time

Posted August 8, 2026

$100k - $145k

Energy Storage

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Job Description

Solid Power is seeking an experienced product engineer with background in materials chemistry and battery systems to join our team working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next-generation, solid-state electrolyte materials .

Key Responsibilities

Identify key factors for success in electrolyte synthesis and downstream processing to improve product quality and performance.
Conduct relevant characterization (e.g., physical, chemical, and electrochemical) on electrolytes and electrode materials as needed to identify relationships between upstream process, material structure, and resultant properties and performance.
Participate with cross functional teams to improve electrolyte production and performance, and champion efforts to conform our product to needs expressed by the voice of the customer.
Conform to all safety precautions and protocols.
Mentor junior team members, operators, and interns.
Maintain thorough and accurate records of all conducted experimentation
Document and follow Solid Power’s standard operating procedures and support the drafting or improvement of SOPs as processes evolve and change.

Requirements

PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or related discipline
3+ years of experience in the chemical manufacturing or battery industry is desirable
Background in inorganic, solid state, or synthetic chemical discipline is desirable
Experience in materials characterization techniques (e.g., XRD, TGA, DSC, FT-IR, Raman, SEM) and exposure to electrochemical testing methods (e.g., battery cycling, CV, EIS, GITT)
Experience working with air- and water-sensitive materials.
Excellent work ethic and ability to rapidly demonstrate independence.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly evolving research environment
Structured problem-solving and analytical skills
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
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Salary Range: $100,000 - $145,000/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, 8 paid holidays + the week between Christmas and New Years off, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans.
Export Control Requirements: This position could r equire access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required , including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.
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.
Please no soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!
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