Process Engineer II (Drying and Crystallization)

About this role

Solid Power seeks a Process Engineer II to oversee drying and crystallization operations for all solid-state battery electrolyte production. You'll commission new equipment, maintain process specifications, and drive continuous improvement in this fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

• Own drying and crystallization unit operations, defining and maintaining process parameters and control strategies to meet material specifications
• Lead equipment commissioning and validation, coordinating with systems engineering, production, and equipment teams
• Translate material specifications (particle size, morphology, solvent content, crystallinity) into actionable process parameters
• Monitor SCADA and batch data to identify process drift and determine critical parameters
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for issues affecting throughput, yield, quality, and safety
• Develop SOPs, conduct PFMEAs, and implement process hazard analyses with appropriate safety layers

What they're looking for

• Process engineering experience in chemicals, batteries, advanced materials, or powder manufacturing
• Hands-on drying process development and commissioning at industrial or pilot scale
• High temperature solid-state crystallization or calcination experience
• Heat and mass transfer fundamentals; drying kinetics; phase transformation knowledge
• Statistical analysis tools (JMP, Minitab)
• SCADA systems and batch record data analysis
• Process hazard analysis and management of change
• Cross-functional collaboration and operator mentoring