{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"38e174d9929bfd37cc4dd00e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/38e174d9929bfd37cc4dd00e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/38e174d9929bfd37cc4dd00e","title":"Senior Process Engineer I (Material Handling, Transferring, Dosing)","description":"Senior Process Engineer I (Material Handling, Transferring, Dosing)\nPosition Overview:\n\nSolid Power is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our talented team of engineers and scientists working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next‑generation, all solid‑state rechargeable batteries. Solid Power is a public company with a dynamic, fast‑paced, and highly collaborative environment where innovation thrives. This role will play a key part in owning material handling, transfer, and dosing of powders across our electrolyte process, spanning precursors, in‑process materials, and finished solid electrolyte, and building the pneumatic powder conveying expertise this work depends on. The preferred candidate will have hands‑on experience moving difficult or challenging powders through pneumatic and vacuum conveying systems, along with the ability to design and optimize transfer and dosing operations for consistent, repeatable performance.\n\nJob Duties:\n\nOwn material handling, transfer, anddosingas unit operations across the electrolyte process, and serve as the technical authority for powder conveyance on the team.\n\nWork with Production to troubleshoot and resolve powder transfer and dosing issues as they arise, such as clogging or inconsistent transfer, and enable reliable transfer on vacuum alone.\n\nConduct a comprehensive audit of the material handling, transfer, and dosing systems to assess design adequacy, including equipment sizing (such as vacuum and conveying capacity), line and system layout, and component selection, and recommend design changes as needed.\n\nLead improvement projects based on audit and troubleshooting findings, including testing plans, processing setpoints, and vendor coordination.\n\nDiagnoseandimprovedosing accuracy at the start of the process, including load cell troubleshooting and calibration, tank‑side to hopper‑side weight reconciliation, and the effect on product quality.\n\nDevelop reliable methods for reintroduction of stored material into the transfer system, including drum and bulk container discharge.\n\nDiagnose and mitigate electrostatic charging during transfer and dosing through grounding and bonding, conductive componentry, and transfer velocity control.\n\nApply powder characterization and rheology to optimize transfer and dosing as material properties change with new processes and formulations.\n\nLead and support process safety activities, including PHA, MOC, combustible dust hazard management, and other PSM elements for transfer and dosing operations.\n\nDefine critical process parameters using SCADA and batch record data and apply design of experiments and statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab to guide decisions.\n\nDevelop SOPs and work instructions for transfer and dosing operations.\n\nPartner with Equipment Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality, specifying process changes and validating results.\n\nConsult on large‑scale capital and site scale‑up projects for transfer and dosing system design as the company moves toward production capacity.\n\nAssist EH&S in maintaining occupational safety on the manufacturing floor.\n\nQualifications/Requirements:\n\nBachelor's degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Science Engineering, or a related field of study.\n\n7+ years of process engineering experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, food, cement, advanced materials, or battery manufacturing.\n\nDemonstrated, hands‑on expertise with pneumatic and vacuum powder conveying systems.\n\nExperience troubleshooting powder flow problems such as clogging, bridging, fluidization, and inconsistent transfer.\n\nExperience with powder dosing and feeding, including load cell troubleshooting and accuracy.\n\nStrong process safety background, including PHA and PSM, and experience with inert and pressurized systems.\n\nProficiency with design of experiments, root cause analysis, PFMEA, and SOP development.\n\nProficiency in statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, or Python.\n\nExperience with combustible dust hazards and applicable NFPA standards.\n\nWorking knowledge of OSHA standards, fire code, electrical area classification, and requirements.\n\nPreferred Requirements:\n\nExperience with bulk solids discharge and reintroduction, including drums, and IBCs.\n\nWorking knowledge of powder characterization and rheology and their application to process optimization.\n\nUnderstanding of electrostatic charge buildup in powders and potential mitigation strategies.\n\nExperience working in hazardous electrically classified areas C1D2 or C1D1.\n\nExperience scaling powder processes from lab or pilot to production.\n\nFamiliarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nRequired 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.\n\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk.\n\nProlonged periods on the production floor.\n\nAbility to lift 50 lbs. daily.\n\nSalary Range: $104,000 - $156,000/year\n\nBenefits: 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.\n\nExport Control Requirements: This position could require 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.\n\nAs set forth in Solid Power’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Solid Power","rawCompany":"solid power","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T03:49:15.273Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"335910","title":"Battery Manufacturing","slug":"battery-manufacturing"},{"code":"332117","title":"Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing","slug":"powder-metallurgy-part-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Process Engineer I (Material Handling, Transferring, Dosing)","description":"Senior Process Engineer I (Material Handling, Transferring, Dosing)\nPosition Overview:\n\nSolid Power is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our talented team of engineers and scientists working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next‑generation, all solid‑state rechargeable batteries. Solid Power is a public company with a dynamic, fast‑paced, and highly collaborative environment where innovation thrives. This role will play a key part in owning material handling, transfer, and dosing of powders across our electrolyte process, spanning precursors, in‑process materials, and finished solid electrolyte, and building the pneumatic powder conveying expertise this work depends on. The preferred candidate will have hands‑on experience moving difficult or challenging powders through pneumatic and vacuum conveying systems, along with the ability to design and optimize transfer and dosing operations for consistent, repeatable performance.\n\nJob Duties:\n\nOwn material handling, transfer, anddosingas unit operations across the electrolyte process, and serve as the technical authority for powder conveyance on the team.\n\nWork with Production to troubleshoot and resolve powder transfer and dosing issues as they arise, such as clogging or inconsistent transfer, and enable reliable transfer on vacuum alone.\n\nConduct a comprehensive audit of the material handling, transfer, and dosing systems to assess design adequacy, including equipment sizing (such as vacuum and conveying capacity), line and system layout, and component selection, and recommend design changes as needed.\n\nLead improvement projects based on audit and troubleshooting findings, including testing plans, processing setpoints, and vendor coordination.\n\nDiagnoseandimprovedosing accuracy at the start of the process, including load cell troubleshooting and calibration, tank‑side to hopper‑side weight reconciliation, and the effect on product quality.\n\nDevelop reliable methods for reintroduction of stored material into the transfer system, including drum and bulk container discharge.\n\nDiagnose and mitigate electrostatic charging during transfer and dosing through grounding and bonding, conductive componentry, and transfer velocity control.\n\nApply powder characterization and rheology to optimize transfer and dosing as material properties change with new processes and formulations.\n\nLead and support process safety activities, including PHA, MOC, combustible dust hazard management, and other PSM elements for transfer and dosing operations.\n\nDefine critical process parameters using SCADA and batch record data and apply design of experiments and statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab to guide decisions.\n\nDevelop SOPs and work instructions for transfer and dosing operations.\n\nPartner with Equipment Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality, specifying process changes and validating results.\n\nConsult on large‑scale capital and site scale‑up projects for transfer and dosing system design as the company moves toward production capacity.\n\nAssist EH&S in maintaining occupational safety on the manufacturing floor.\n\nQualifications/Requirements:\n\nBachelor's degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Science Engineering, or a related field of study.\n\n7+ years of process engineering experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, food, cement, advanced materials, or battery manufacturing.\n\nDemonstrated, hands‑on expertise with pneumatic and vacuum powder conveying systems.\n\nExperience troubleshooting powder flow problems such as clogging, bridging, fluidization, and inconsistent transfer.\n\nExperience with powder dosing and feeding, including load cell troubleshooting and accuracy.\n\nStrong process safety background, including PHA and PSM, and experience with inert and pressurized systems.\n\nProficiency with design of experiments, root cause analysis, PFMEA, and SOP development.\n\nProficiency in statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, or Python.\n\nExperience with combustible dust hazards and applicable NFPA standards.\n\nWorking knowledge of OSHA standards, fire code, electrical area classification, and requirements.\n\nPreferred Requirements:\n\nExperience with bulk solids discharge and reintroduction, including drums, and IBCs.\n\nWorking knowledge of powder characterization and rheology and their application to process optimization.\n\nUnderstanding of electrostatic charge buildup in powders and potential mitigation strategies.\n\nExperience working in hazardous electrically classified areas C1D2 or C1D1.\n\nExperience scaling powder processes from lab or pilot to production.\n\nFamiliarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nRequired 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.\n\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk.\n\nProlonged periods on the production floor.\n\nAbility to lift 50 lbs. daily.\n\nSalary Range: $104,000 - $156,000/year\n\nBenefits: 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.\n\nExport Control Requirements: This position could require 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.\n\nAs set forth in Solid Power’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-16T03:49:15.273Z","dateModified":"2026-07-16T03:49:15.273Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Solid Power","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Denver","addressRegion":"CO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"38e174d9929bfd37cc4dd00e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/38e174d9929bfd37cc4dd00e"}}