Senior Controls Engineer

Founded with the vision to electrify everything Group14 is the leading commercial manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials. Our breakthrough technology SCC55 is unlocking transformational performance for rechargeable batteries that power the worlds most critical innovations from electric vehicles and AI-enabled electronics to eVTOLs and grid-scale energy storage. By enabling higher-density faster-charging batteries we are helping accelerate the global transition to an electrified future.

Over the past year Group14 reached major milestones that underscore our momentum. We closed a $463 million Series D round bringing our total equity raised to more than $1 billion and acquired full ownership of a battery materials factory in South Korea strengthening global supply chains and scaling production to meet surging demand. Headquartered in Washington state with manufacturing operations worldwide Group14 is backed by world-class investors and customers including Porsche ATL Microsoft and SK Inc. As we continue to grow we are building a team united by passion for shaping the future of energy.

As the Senior Controls Engineer you will assist in the design construction and commissioning of the control systems for BAM-2 our new state of the art facility in Moses Lake WA.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

• Interface with operations support reliability efforts provide hands on controls related technical support training and guidance.
• Develop debug modify and maintain PLC DCS SIS code and HMI graphics.
• Design configure and maintain Data Historians MES and SCADA systems.
• Create and maintain procedures and documentation for automated control systems.
• Help develop control system architecture technical requirements and component design specification for the BAM-2 facility.
• Provide ongoing support during production for technical issues related to the control systems and equipment.
• Contribute to manufacturing best practices and a facility wide safety philosophy.
• Other related duties/functions as assigned.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Education A 4-year degree in engineering or related discipline (Electrical Mechatronics Mechanical or Computer Science degree) preferred. A 2-year degree or Trade Certification and equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Experience 8 years of directly related experience in control systems engineering industrial engineering process controls or automated manufacturing is required. Experience with DCS & SIS (Emereson DeltaV or similar) experience with PLC programming (Siemens or similar) experience with instrumentation and PID tuning.
• Communication Exceptional verbal and written ability with the aptitude to communicate professionally with production personnel management contractors and project leadership.
• Methodology Good engineering and good documentation practice. Experience (or strong desire to learn) in using collaboration tools (such as SharePoint) for project execution. Willingness and ability to take on challenging projects.

OTHER QUALITIES WED LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE :

• Familiarity with instrumentation and PID tuning: flow level temperature
• SCADA/HMI application development Data Historians MES
• PLC/DCS/SIS programming debugging troubleshooting
• Knowledge of industrial networks virtual machines thin clients cybersecurity
• Experience with VFDs robotics machine vision barcode scanners
• Startup and commissioning experience preferably in chemical processing

Base Pay Range

$105000 - $135000 USD

GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS

• Medical Dental and Vision: 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents) with an HSA-eligible plan option for Medical
• 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
• Discounted rates on Pet Insurance
• 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 isnt just something we strive for its 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.

If you need any assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please email: This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the application and/or interview process.

Group14 is committed to a safe and productive work environment. As part of our hiring process we conduct pre-employment drug screenings for substances in accordance with state and federal regulations. Please note that our pre-employment drug screening process does not include testing for THC.

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

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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC