Senior Controls/Automation Engineer II
Solid Power · Thornton, Colorado
Posted 27 days ago · $124,000 - $186,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Solid Power's roles stay open a median of 32 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 58% of Solid Power's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Solid Power
- moderate 4 stale, 1 reposted of 12 open
- Hiring momentum
- 23 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Solid Power's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Solid Power.
About this role
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
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Solid Power as an employer.
What you need
- 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 you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- 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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Listed by Solid Power on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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