Production Engineer

Group14 Technologies: An Elemental Approach to Better Batteries

Group14 is pioneering the silicon battery era to help meet the surging global demand for energy. Between our headquarters and factories in Washington State, our silane factory in Germany, and the joint venture factory in South Korea, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational performance.

Our advanced silicon battery material, SCC55™, replaces the graphite traditionally used in rechargeable batteries, unlocking radical performance benefits for applications from AI-enabled smartphones and data centers to EVs and eVTOLs. As the world’s leading commercial manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, Group14 is strengthening the global battery supply chain with a growing network of factories worldwide.

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 Production 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 and construction of the world’s largest production facility of next generation lithium silicon anode materials. The selected candidate will be assigned a unit operation area of responsibility to support after completion of commissioning. There will be opportunities to travel to existing facilities to gain real experience, knowledge and best practices for implementation in Moses Lake. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Become the subject matter expert for one of four major process areas.
• Assist in design, construction, and commissioning of process equipment.
• Work with the R&D team to develop solutions to problems and improve production throughput, cost, product quality and process safety.
• Collect and evaluate data in order to plan experiments to modify and improve processes.
• Develop and contribute manufacturing best practices as well as assist in manufacturing database design/management.
• Collaborate with Research & Development to ensure the manufacturability of new products and processes.
• Collaborate with the maintenance/facilities personnel to improve equipment reliability.
• Resolve technical issues with equipment and processes to keep the production online.
• Organize and create elements for the process safety management (PSM) program.
• Develop procedures to assure safe and correct operation of equipment from day one.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of chemical, industrial, or design experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to successfully solve problems.
• Must have demonstrated organizational skills and be detail-oriented.

OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:

• Prior experience at both large and start-up companies.
• Experience in materials production and/or chemical processing.
• Experience with thermal processing equipment or bulk powders processing.
• Experience with either carbon processes or silicon gasses.
• Experience in a process safety management or risk management program covered facility.
• Six-sigma certification or documented training.

The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. 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.

Base Pay Range$90,000—$110,000 USD

GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents) with an HSA-eligible plan option for Medical
• 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 depen