Senior Mechanical Engineer

Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, elevating performance for every type of battery application. With headquarters in 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, Resonac, 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 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:

• 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.

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.

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.

The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000. All positions come with a company bonus and stock options. The actual base pay 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.

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.