Senior Process Engineer (Tech Transfer)

Job Description

Group14 Technologies

Founded in 2015 to enable the electrification of everything, Group14’s battery materials breakthrough brings new levels of energy performance to lithium-ion-powered devices and vehicles. 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 with performance for any use case. 

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. We believe that one day soon, we’ll wake up to an all-electric world.

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 $400 million Series C round and secured an additional $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to scale its technology.

Our team and everyone at our company is committed to cultivating a more sustainably powered world with solutions for today, not years from now.

About the role:

The Senior Process Engineer (tech transfer) is responsible for supporting the design, commissioning, and operation for both new and existing Battery Active Material (BAM) Group14 production facilities. This position will work in the process science and tech transfer region with both the R&D and the engineering teams tasked with the design and construction of the world’s largest production facility of next generation lithium silicon anode materials.

What you’ll be doing:

·       Carry out process development studies towards scale up and commercialization of materials.
·       Plan & execute designed experiments (DOEs) at various process scales and perform process modeling to elucidate the underlying mechanism, kinetics, and transport of production processes.
·       Assist in design, construction, and commissioning of process equipment.
·       Establish engineering change management systems to evaluate and mitigate process and product risks.
·       Investigate material characteristics and process/device performance relationships to recommend continual improvement and control strategies.
·       Coordinate with R&D and Manufacturing teams to schedule and prioritize activities to meet goals.

What we’re looking for:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
·       Experience in capital project management.
·       Experience with thermal processing equipment.
·       Experience with bulk powders processing.
·       Excellent communication skills.
·       Demonstrated organizational skills.

Other qualities we’d love for you to have:

·       Industrial experience in chemical processing.
·       Experience in chemical and materials characterization, reactivity (preferred).
·       Start-up experience.
·       Six-sigma certification or documented training.
·       Experience with silicon gasses.
·       Experience with carbon process.
·       Experience in PSM covered facilities.

Group14 offers compelling benefits:

·       Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability benefits are 100% covered for employee coverage.
·       A generous Paid Time Off accrual policy.
·       401(k) with company match.
·       Stock options

Please note:  We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.

At Group14, all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.  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.

-- NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS PLEASE--

Skills

- Capital project management
- Thermal processing
- Bulk powders processing

Notes

- Startup experience a plus

Latest news (Dec 2022):
Group14 Closes an Additional $214M to Complete $614M Series C Funding Round
Read more here: shorturl.at/aAQW0

Contact Details

City: Woodinville
State/Province: Washington
Zipcode: 98072
Country: United States