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Original posting from Solid Power
About the position
Solid Power, Inc. is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of industrial automation systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in Allen-Bradley, Siemens and Mitsubishi automation platforms, and SCADA systems such as Ignition or Wonderware. This role works cross-functionally with Engineering and Production teams to deliver robust and efficient control solutions for manufacturing and process automation for the EV cell pilot line. This is a hands-on, high impact role that reports to the Maintenance Engineering Manager.
Responsibilities
- Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs for automated systems on the battery manufacturing line.
- Develop and maintain SCADA applications for real-time monitoring and control.
- Lead control system architecture design, including I/O selection, network configuration, and safety integration.
- Perform system integration, commissioning, and on-site support for automation projects.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to ensure seamless system operation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare comprehensive documentation including design specifications, technical manuals, and user guides for control systems.
- Generate reports to communicate project status, test results, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or related field within industrial manufacturing.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens required; Mitsubishi preferred.
- Familiarity with software development tools/languages (Visual Basic, C/C++, Python, Ignition) for control system integration.
- Familiarity with VFD’s, servo drives, and encoders.
- Control panel building and design experience.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot equipment for improvement for quality and delivery.
- Networking (Ethernet IP, Modbus) experience.
- Familiar with NEC, OSHA, IEEE, and other standards.
- AutoCad, SQL, MS application experience preferred.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain a good working relationship with the customers, vendors, and team members and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
- Experience with motion control systems, robotics, and mechatronics.
- Able to work daily on-site at our Louisville, CO facility.
Nice-to-haves
- AutoCad, SQL, MS application experience preferred.
- Mitsubishi preferred.
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- employer paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
- 401k with company match
- paid holidays
- Unlimited PTO
- up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave
- cell phone reimbursement
- eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans
Source: Solid Power careers