Technology Integration Formulation Engineer I II
SolidpowerLouisville, Colorado
Full Time
Posted February 12, 2026
$65k - $85k
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Job Description
A product development engineer at Solid Power will work on developing and scaling solid electrolyte materials for all solid-state batteries, collaborating across R&D, production, and engineering teams to optimize formulations, conduct experiments, and support transition to mass production.
Key Responsibilities
- Optimize separator and electrode formulations, and slurry processing methods.
- Screen formulations on benchtop and pilot scale with operations team.
- Drive new product platforms through slurry formulation design and scientific research.
- Source, characterize, and evaluate materials from suppliers.
- Plan and execute DOE experiments, analyze results using statistical tools.
- Conduct hands-on laboratory experiments to support research and development.
- Contribute to technical writing of grants, patents, and reports.
- Collaborate effectively with R&D, production, and engineering teams.
- Communicate technical ideas, procedures, and results clearly to team members.
- Source equipment, materials, and instruments, justifying expenditures.
- Maintain lab safety and cleanliness during research activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or Master's degree (M.S.) in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of the field's standards and specifications, including an applied understanding of wetting and dispersion science.
- Application of basic chemistry techniques to optimize manufacturing processes, especially knowledge of solvent selection and material compatibility.
- Exposure to chemical and physical characterization techniques, such as rheology, SEM, EDS, Raman spectroscopy, XRD, and particle size determination.
- Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.
- Experience handling hazardous materials in a laboratory or production environment.
- Proficiency in planning and executing Design of Experiments (DOE), utilizing statistical tools for results analysis, and determining the importance of multiple factors parameters.
- Experience in sourcing, characterizing, and evaluating materials from various suppliers.
- Ability to optimize separator and electrode formulations, and slurry processing methods through benchtop screening and pilot scale work.
- Experience with small scale mixing and benchtop prototyping using rotational mixers such as Flacktek or Thinky (preferred).
- Experience with chemical and physical characterization techniques relevant to materials science and battery development.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently to reach goals within target timelines.
- Experience in technical writing of grants, patents, and reports.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly disseminate procedures and work instructions to operators and technicians.
- Physical ability to perform prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, full-face respirator, or PAPR as necessary.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 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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