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, 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.

**This position is eligible for a sign on bonus, as well as relocation assistance for candidates outside the Moses Lake area**

The Instrumentation 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 and construction of the world’s largest production facility of next generation lithium silicon anode materials. This position is uniquely situated to develop an instrumentation program for companywide impact and visibility.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

-Serve as subject matter expert for engineering and maintenance staff on all instrumentation related to the BAM 2 Facility.

-Interprets industry standards and legal requirements related to instrumentation and SIS systems.

-Assures and certifies the site’s compliance with SIS design, application, maintenance, testing, and operation requirements in accordance with industry practices and standards and legal requirements.

-Conduct technical reviews of vendor/contractor instrumentation design to ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable standards and codes.

-Applies Management of Change work process for all aspects of instrumentation/control and SIS systems at BAM2, assuring that all such work is sufficiently evaluated and correctly executed.

-Provide specification and installation guidelines for instruments and instrumentation systems, ensuring compliance with established engineering standards.

-Work with maintenance in developing instrumentation preventative maintenance and calibration plans.

-Develop instrumentation database for specifications and calibration records.

-Configure, program and maintain field instruments with appropriate software platforms.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

-Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, manufacturing or related engineering.

-MUST HAVE industrial engineering experience.

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

-Experience in capital project management.

-Experience with DCS & SIS control systems (Emerson, Yokogawa or similar).

-Experience with PLC and SCADA control systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Ignition etc.)

-Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

-Demonstrated organizational skills.

OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:

-TUV or ISA certification in Safety Instrumented Systems, or equivalent experience and readily able to become certified.

-Extensive knowledge of DCS, PLC, and field instrumentation including, but not limited to; pressure, temperature, flow, level and equipment monitoring and controls; DCS systems; PLC implementation and use including safety DCS and PLCs.

-Extensive experience with management of change as applied to control systems and instrumentation discipline.

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 salary range for this role is $120,000 to $140,000. All positions come with a company bonus and 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.

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.