Senior Milling Process Engineer

Group14 Technologies: An Elemental Approach to Better Batteries

Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of silicon battery technology, elevating performance for all battery applications. Between its headquarters and factories in Washington State, its silane factory in Germany, and its joint venture factory in South Korea, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational performance for a more sustainable future.

Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Decarbonization Partners, and SK Inc, Group14 raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy in 2022-2023 to scale its technology and global manufacturing footprint.

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 Senior Milling Process Engineer is responsible to support the commissioning, operations, and troubleshooting of new battery materials processing equipment, specifically powder processing equipment. This individual will primarily work with powder processing/handling equipment including Crushing, Milling, Dust Collection, Screening, and Solids Handling. Duties will include supporting operation of equipment, process improvements, and creation of novel solids handling techniques.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING :

• Carry out process development studies towards scale up and commercialization of materials and process.
• Assist in design, construction, and commissioning of new process and utility equipment.
• Develop operating procedures and develop understanding of process conditions window to determine and control powder or product properties; including particle size distribution, solids handling, and milling processes.
• Work with the R&D team to develop solutions to problems and improving production throughput, cost, product quality and process safety.
• Collect and evaluate data in order to understand process conditions and awareness for scale up to manufacturing scale operations.
• Collaborate with Operations to identify opportunities for continuous improvement as well as development of standard operating procedure.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR :

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering degree with relevant experience.
• 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment with powder handling and/or bulk solids processes.
• Experience with pneumatic handling equipment including dust collectors, cyclones, and other pneumatic conveyance equipment.

OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:

• Understands operation of various powder processing unit operations including milling technologies, screening/sieving, classifiers, and dust collectors.
• Powder characterization techniques including: particle size distribution, surface area, and pore volume.
• Experience with powder milling equipment and/or non-fired heating equipment and kilns.

The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000. 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.

GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents)
• 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
• 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.