Design Engineer Technician

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 WORLDThe 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 Design EngineerTechnician will be responsible for supporting R&D and production projects. This associate level role will support these projects by developing technical drawings, 2D and 3D models, schematics, wiring diagrams, P&ID’s and updating accordingly. The Design Engineer will work closely with various team members in developing engineering solutions and will assist in keeping project timelines on schedule.WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:-Support with developing drawings necessary for prototyping, upscaling, and production using CAD and Solid modeling software.-Provide hands-on support in the assembly of equipment.-Designing and implementing program solutions from concept to completion including training and documentation.-Store raw data to external workbook sources to create, edit, and manage collected data.-Develop conceptual and detailed designs that ensure a product function, performs, and is fit for its purpose.-Meeting with managers and research and development teams (R&D) to understand the parameters of design request.-Working with other engineers on different aspects of the same project.-Constructing and testing prototypes.WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:-2+ years hands-on engineering experience.-Proven experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, and solid modeling in Inventor or Solidworks.-Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:-Experience with PLCs to communicate with external devices (sensors, actuators) and systems (programming software, SCADA, HMI).-Six Sigma.-An understanding across multiple areas of engineering and may have advanced understanding in a specific area: Mechanical Design, or Electrical Systems.-Applying engineering principals to solve complex problems with little or no guidance.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 optionsGROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERWe 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.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 at this time.The base pay for this position is $30/hr - $35/hr. 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 FIRMSGroup14 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.