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 Process Engineer is responsible to support the operations and maintenance of new battery materials processing equipment. Specifically, the unit processes for chemical vapor deposition (CVD). This individual will help develop and optimize unit operations and process conditions.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

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  Exercise process safety fundamentals to ensure safe production including Standard Operating Procedures, and LOTO.

• Carry out process development studies towards scale up and commercialization of materials for using CVD process.

• Lead efforts to optimize process parameters and procedures for both batch and continuous processes.

• Investigate operational up-sets and off-spec product for understanding and process improvement using various established root cause analysis tools.

• Support capital project efforts with advice and design requirements.

• Work with the R&D team to develop solutions to problems and improving production throughput, cost, product quality and process safety.

• Support thermal processes in excess of 350 °C.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering/other engineering degree or equivalent work experience.

• Candidate must have 5+ years of experience in chemical process operations.

OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:

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  Prior experience at both large and startup companies.

• Experience in bulk solids handling.

• Experience with Process Safety Managed facilities.

• Experience working with Silane.

GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS:

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  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 pay range for this role is $85,000 to $110,000. Actual pay depends on various factors, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.