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Group14 Technologies Senior Process Engineer (Tech Transfer) in Woodinville, Washington
Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, elevating performance for every type of battery application. With headquarters in Woodinville, WA, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational milestones for a more sustainable future.
Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), BASF, Resonac , and SK Inc, Group14 recently raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to scale its technology.
WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD
The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. We believe that a more sustainably powered world requires solutions for today, not years from now. The passion, collaboration, perseverance, and bravery of our team continually inspires us to push beyond the conventional to deliver the truly incredible with everything we do.
Group14’s dedication to meeting the battery demands of today through lithium-silicon battery innovation and scalable commercial manufacturing processes are what differentiates us and makes us a reliable partner. Recognized by the Department of Energy for its novel, drop-in ready nanomaterials and reliable industrial-scale process, Group14 serves the global transition to an all-electric future.
The Senior Process Engineer (Tech Transfer) is responsible for supporting the design, commissioning, and operation for both new and existing Battery Active Material (BAM) Group14 production facilities. This position will work in the process science, development, and tech transfer team. This position will work with the R&D, major projects, and the engineering teams tasked with the design and construction of the world’s largest production facility of next generation lithium silicon anode materials.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING :
-Conceive, plan, execute and report the process development studies towards process scale-up and technology transfer to commercial scale within a quarterly format.
-Explore, identify, and implement existing chemical processes to advance the process efficiencies at pilot and commercial scale.
-Assist in design, construction, and commissioning of process equipment.
-Establish engineering change management systems to evaluate and mitigate process and product risks.
-Coordinate with R&D, Manufacturing, and engineering teams to schedule and prioritize activities to meet corporate and team goals in short cycles.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR :
-Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 6+ years of relevant industrial experience.
-Must have experience in capital project management.
-Must have experience with thermal processing equipment (100s of kg scale).
-Must have industrial Chemical Plant experience.
-Must have experience in PSM covered facilities.
-Experience with bulk powders processing.
-Excellent communication skills.
-Demonstrated organizational skills.
OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE :
-Experience in chemical and materials characterization, reactivity.
-Start-up experience.
-Six-sigma certification or documented training.
-Experience with silicon gases.
-Experience with carbon process.
-Industrial Experience of using Aspen, Hysys, or ChemCAD.
GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS:
-Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance
-Benefits are 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents)
-Paid time off
-401(k) with company match
-Stock options
GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel Group14 is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work.
Please note: We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.
The annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000. All positions come with a company bonus and stock options. The actual base pay offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the position is located.
NOTICE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND SEARCH FIRMS
Group14 does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submittals from staffing agencies and search firms. Any resumes or candidate submittals sent to our careers site (directly or via job boards) or directly to Group14 employees will not be eligible for any placement fee, and the resume/candidate will be added to our database for direct recruitment.
Group14 only assigns positions to staffing agencies and search firms who are pre-approved by HR and that we have a current agreement with. Not all positions are eligible for a placement fee.
Department
Research & Development
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
$130,000 - $150,000 base salary
At Group14, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.