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Senior Controls/Automation Engineer II

Solid Power
Location
Thornton, Colorado
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Capital Projects Engineering
Salary
$124,000 - $186,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant industrial controls, automation, equipment engineering, or manufacturing engineering experience
  • Advanced proficiency with Allen Bradley PLC platforms and Rockwell Automation software, including Studio 5000 Logix Designer
  • Experience developing, troubleshooting, and commissioning PLC logic for industrial manufacturing equipment
  • Experience with HMI and SCADA development, including operator interface design, alarm configuration, equipment status screens, and data visualization
  • Strong understanding of industrial networking, including Ethernet/IP and communication between PLCs, HMIs, drives, remote I/O, instrumentation, and plant-level systems
Nice to have
  • Experience with FactoryTalk View Studio, Studio 5000 View Designer, FactoryTalk AssetCentre, Ignition, Siemens PLCs, or comparable industrial automation platforms
  • Experience with hazardous location requirements and electrical classification, including Class I Division 1, Class I Division 2, Class II Division 1, and Class II Division 2 environments
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, UL 508A, machine safety practices, LOTO requirements, and industrial control panel standards
  • Experience commissioning new plants, pilot lines, process development facilities, or advanced manufacturing systems
  • Experience in chemical processing, powder handling, thermal processing, battery manufacturing, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or other highly controlled manufacturing environments
What the job really is

The Senior Controls/Automation Engineer II at Solid Power will focus on the design, commissioning, startup, and optimization of manufacturing systems for advanced solid-state electrolytes. Daily responsibilities include developing and troubleshooting PLC programs, HMI and SCADA applications, and collaborating with various teams to ensure robust automation solutions. The role requires hands-on support during equipment issues and mentoring of junior staff to enhance internal controls capabilities.

Benefits
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • No remote work mentioned, position is onsite
  • Salary range provided is quite broad, which may indicate variability based on experience
  • The role involves a significant amount of hands-on troubleshooting and mentoring, which may not appeal to all candidates
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