Richard Buck
About Richard Buck
Richard Buck is a Manufacturing Engineer II at Solid Power, Inc., where he specializes in roll to roll processing and slot die coating of battery electrodes. He has a diverse background in engineering and operations, with previous roles at Honeywell, ConAgra Foods, and other companies, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Current Role at Solid Power
Richard Buck has been employed at Solid Power, Inc. as a Manufacturing Engineer II since 2018. He works on-site in Louisville, Colorado. In his role, he serves as the subject matter expert on roll to roll processing and slot die coating of battery electrodes. His responsibilities include overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring the quality of production methods.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Operations
Prior to his current position, Richard Buck held various roles in engineering and operations. He worked at Honeywell as Operations Support from 1996 to 2006 for ten years. He also served as an Electro-mechanical Technician at Witron from 2008 to 2010 and as Automated Equipment Design at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from 2007 to 2008. His experience includes roles that required technical skills and operational oversight.
Educational Background
Richard Buck studied at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in EBio/MCDBio from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that, he attended Red Rocks Community College, obtaining an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Biology/Chemistry. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in engineering and manufacturing.
Skills and Expertise
Richard Buck possesses a wide range of skills relevant to his field. He is skilled in high temperature crystallization, hydrogen handling and reduction, and HAZMAT operations. His expertise extends to pilot plant scale-up, inert atmosphere processing, and slurry processing. He is also competent in electrical work up to 480v and plumbing of process gases and liquids, which supports his engineering responsibilities.
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Expertise
Richard Buck has extensive experience in environmental health and safety (EH&S) and regulatory compliance, particularly in early startup operations. His knowledge in these areas is crucial for maintaining safety standards and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations in manufacturing environments.