Senior Product Engineer

The role

The product engineer will work in the Electrolyte Systems Engineering department on projects relating to the synthesis, characterization, and performance improvement of solid state electrolyte powders. They will identify factors for success in electrolyte synthesis and downstream processing to improve product quality and performance.

What you will do

• Identify key factors for success in electrolyte synthesis and downstream processing to improve product quality and performance.
• Conduct relevant characterization on electrolytes and electrode materials.
• Participate with cross functional teams to improve electrolyte production and performance.
• 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.

Required qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience in materials characterization techniques (e.g., XRD, TGA, DSC, FT-IR, Raman, SEM)
• 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

Nice to have

• 3+ years of experience in the chemical manufacturing or battery industry is desirable
• Background in inorganic, solid state, or synthetic chemical discipline is desirable

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
• cell phone reimbursement
• eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans

Before you apply

• Employment is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of items subject to export controls.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

About the company

Solid Power is a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next-generation, solid-state electrolyte materials.