Quality Control Technician
Solid Power · Thornton, CO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Solid Power (automotive) in Thornton, CO. Follow and document standard sample preparation testing procedures under the guidance of senior technicians and scientists.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $52k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 31 live postings that list pay, out of 560 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 10 other live quality postings in Colorado.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 27%
- ISO 9001 27%
- AS9100 27%
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Job Duties
- ◆Follow and document standard sample preparation testing procedures under the guidance of senior technicians and scientists.
- ◆Assist in more specialized sample preparation and testing, both at Solid Power and in partnership with Solid Power’s contractors and partners.
- ◆Maintain test equipment in clean and proper working conditions, and support manufacturer maintenance and repair as needed.
- ◆Assist with equipment calibration as needed.
- ◆Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure analytical testing procedures provide sufficient and timely feedback.
- ◆Assist in writing SOPs, contribute to technical reports, specification setting, CTQ determination, and deliver other requested technical data as required .
Qualifications/Requirements
- ✓Highschool Diploma/GED or Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- ✓Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing or analytical laboratory environment desired.
- ✓Hands-on experience working with various analytical tools, particularly BET, PSA, ICP, GC, XRD, FTIR, TGA, DSC, Karl Fischer.
- ✓Experience in inorganic chemistry and/or method development is desirable.
- ✓Rapid learner who thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment.
- ✓Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- ✓Comfort and competence with the responsible, safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment.
- ✓Availability to work a 10:00am to 6:30pm schedule Monday-Friday.
Willingness to work weekends as needed to support business and production needs. Weekend work is not a regular or mandatory part of the schedule, but flexibility is appreciated when business needs arise.
Physical
Requirements
- ✓Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
- ✓Ability to wear PPE including occasional respirator protection.
- ✓Ability to work in dry room environment, gloveboxes, and chemistry lab.
- ✓Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- ✓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
Hourly Range: $26.00 - $33.00/hour
Benefits: 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, paid holidays, generous PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our equity plan.
Export Control
Requirements
This position could r equire 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.
Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.
All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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Position Overview
Solid Power is seeking a day shift electrolyte Quality Control Technician 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 dynamic, fast‐paced, collaborative and innovative team environment. The preferred candidate will be a skilled chemical technician, with interest and comfort in conducting hands-on testing and experimentation. This role will work in a laboratory environment, with the primary responsibility being the efficient and accurate chemical, physical and mechanical analysis of solid-state battery electrolytes.
