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 world’s 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 YOU'LL 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 WE’D 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
$105,000 — $135,000 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…