Senior Milling Process 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 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.

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.

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 $115,000 - $135,000. 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.