Senior Mechanical Engineer - Group14 Technologies
Moses Lake, WA
About the Job
Group14 Technologies: An Elemental Approach to Better Batteries
Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of silicon battery technology, elevating performance for all battery applications. Between its headquarters and factories in Washington State, its silane factory in Germany, and its joint venture factory in South Korea, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational performance for a more sustainable future.
Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Decarbonization Partners, and SK Inc, Group14 raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy in 2022-2023 to scale its technology and global manufacturing footprint.
WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD
The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. Our team and everyone at our company is committed to cultivating a more sustainably powered world with solutions for today, not years from now.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, installation, commissioning, and operation of a new Battery Active Material (BAM) Factory. This position will join the engineering team tasked with the design, construction and commissioning of the world's largest production facility of next-generation lithium silicon anode materials.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Assist in design, construction, and commissioning of process equipment.
- Resolve technical issues with equipment and processes during commissioning phase.
- Develop technical requirements and design specifications for equipment.
- Contribute to design reviews and provide technical input.
- Contribute to the creation and review of project documentation.
- Work with project team to evaluate options and address project and equipment challenges.
- Develop and contribute manufacturing best practices to facility-wide safety philosophy.
- Contribute to establishing and improving policies, procedures and standards.
- Assist Operations in troubleshooting equipment problems.
- Lead projects and/or initiatives to improve the plant operation or fulfill operational requirements.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- 10+ years of overall experience in engineering.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field.
- Experience in industrial engineering and supporting a production plant.
- Experience in materials production and/or chemical processing.
- Experience in capital project management.
- Experience with bulk powders processing and handling.
- Working knowledge and experience with industry codes, regulations and engineering standards.
- Excellent cross functional communication skills.
- Demonstrated high level organizational skills.
- Stellar attention to detail, an eye for improvement and spotting potential issues.
OTHER QUALITIES WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:
- Experience working with thermal processing equipment.
- Experience with silicon gasses.
- Experience with carbon manufacturing and the handling process.
- Prior experience at both large and start-up companies.
- Six Sigma certification.
- Experience in PSM-covered facilities and OSHA policies.
The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000. All positions come with a bonus plan and company stock options. The actual base salary 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.
GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD and D Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
- Option to purchase additional Life and AD and D Insurance (with guaranteed issue) and Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance coverages for you and dependents at affordable rates
- 401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
- Stock Options
GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. Being a diverse and inclusive company isn't just something we strive for, it's who we are and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you belong and that Group14 is the kind of workplace where you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to thrive in your career.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.
If you need any assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email: careers@group14.technology. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the application and/or interview process.
Group14 is committed to a safe and productive work environment. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment drug screenings for substances in accordance with state and federal regulations. Please note that our pre-employment drug screening process does not include testing for THC.
Please note: We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.
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.
