Role description
Founded with the vision to electrify everything, Group14 is the leading commercial manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials. Our breakthrough technology, SCC55®, is a drop-in ready replacement for graphite that seamlessly integrates into existing lithium-ion manufacturing to unlock transformational energy density and faster charging. By delivering high-performance materials at commercial scale, we are strengthening global battery supply chain security and enabling the next generation of rechargeable batteries for global automotive OEMs, cell manufacturers, AI-enabled consumer electronics, grid-scale energy storage, and other innovative industrial segments.
Over the past year, Group14 reached major milestones that underscore our momentum. We closed a $665 million Series D round bringing our total equity raised to well over $1 billion. We have a truly global footprint, with locations in Asia, the US and Europe, supporting resilient, localized supply chains and scaling production to meet surging worldwide demand. Headquartered in Washington state, Group14 is backed by world-class investors and customers, including Porsche, ATL, Microsoft, and SK Inc. As we continue to grow, we are building a team united by passion for shaping the future of energy.
As the Senior Controls Engineer, you will assist in the design, construction, and commissioning of the control systems for BAM-2, our new state of the art facility in Moses Lake, WA.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Interface with operations, support reliability efforts, provide hands on controls related technical support, training, and guidance.
- Develop, debug, modify, and maintain PLC, DCS, SIS code and HMI graphics.
- Design, configure, and maintain Data Historians, MES, and SCADA systems.
- Create and maintain procedures and documentation for automated control systems.
- Help develop control system architecture, technical requirements, and component design specification for the BAM-2 facility.
- Provide ongoing support during production for technical issues related to the control systems and equipment.
- Contribute to manufacturing best practices and a facility wide safety philosophy.
- Other related duties/functions as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Education – A 4-year degree in engineering or related discipline (Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Computer Science degree) preferred. A 2-year degree or Trade Certification and equivalent experience may be substituted.
- Experience – 8+ years of directly related experience in control systems engineering, industrial engineering, process controls, or automated manufacturing is required. Experience with DCS & SIS (Emereson DeltaV or similar), experience with PLC programming (Siemens or similar), experience with instrumentation and PID tuning.
- Communication – Exceptional verbal and written ability with the aptitude to communicate professionally with production personnel, management, contractors, and project leadership.
- Methodology – Good engineering and good documentation practice. Experience (or strong desire to learn) in using collaboration tools (such as SharePoint) for project execution. Willingness and ability to take on challenging projects.
OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:
- Familiarity with instrumentation and PID tuning: flow, level, temperature
- SCADA/HMI application development, Data Historians, MES
- PLC/DCS/SIS programming, debugging, troubleshooting
- Knowledge of industrial networks, virtual machines, thin clients, cybersecurity
- Experience with VFDs, robotics, machine vision, barcode scanners
- Startup and commissioning experience, preferably in chemical processing
Base Pay Range
$105,000—$135,000 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 dependents at affordable rates
- Discounted rates on Pet Insurance
- 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.