Senior Control Systems Engineer

Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of silicon battery technology, elevating performance for every type of battery application. With headquarters in Seattle and 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, Showa Denko, 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 Control Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, installation, commissioning, and operation of a new Battery Active Material (BAM) Factory (Moses Lake, WA). This position will join the engineering team 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:

• Serve as subject matter expert for engineering and maintenance staff on control systems and low voltage electrical layouts.
• Develop control system architecture, technical requirements and component design specification for BAM factory.
• Assist in design, construction, and commissioning of process controls equipment.
• Develop and contribute manufacturing best practices to facility wide safety philosophy.
• Specify and procure business system side visualization and historian software.
• Resolve technical issues with equipment and processes during commissioning phase.
• Create documentation including single-line diagrams, cause and effects, and control narratives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing or related engineering.
• MUST HAVE industrial engineering experience.
• Experience in capital project management.
• Experience with DCS & SIS systems (Emerson, Yokogawa or similar).
• Experience with PLC programming (Allen Bradley or Siemens).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

OTHER QUALITIES WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:

• Industrial experience in chemical processing.
• Prior experience at both large and start-up companies.
• Experience in materials production and/or chemical processing.
• Experience with SCADA systems and networking.
• Experience with ancillary system configuration and design (historian, visualization, MES, etc).
• Experience in PSM covered facilities.

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 base salary range for this role is $109,000 to $119,000. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and competencies.