Staff Engineer (Silane Operations)

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 Staff Engineer (Silane Operations) will join the engineering team tasked with the design, construction, and operations of the world’s largest production facility of next generation lithium silicon anode materials. This is largely an advisory role dedicated to supporting our team in all matters related to manufacturing with silane and hydrogen. Beyond advisory support, multiple large projects are in development that will require more focused support from this role, namely development of silane and hydrogen recycle systems and optimization of commercial silane vapor infiltration processes.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

-Serve as our subject matter expert for silane and hydrogen operations and use.

-Develop and design optimized plant configurations for current and future BAM modules.

-Develop silane recycle system for two purposes a) Recovery of silane b) purification of hydrogen for return to silane manufacturing.

-Advise R&D staff in development of complex laboratory and pilot-scale process experimentation and tech-transfer to commercial operations.

-Advise plant engineering and operations teams in all aspects of manufacturing with silane and hydrogen gasses.

-Design and development of new battery materials and their manufacturing processes.

-Routinely interact with executive staff regarding silane supply chain strategy.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

-Masters or Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

-MUST HAVE industrial engineering experience with silane and hydrogen gases.

-Experience in materials production and/or chemical processing (preferred).

-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 (+20 years).

-Prior experience at both large and start-up companies.

-Experience in PSM covered facilities.

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 base pay range for this role is $150,000 to $200,000. Actual pay depends on various factors, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.