Senior Cell Engineer

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 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 Senior Cell Engineer will support the commercialization of SCC55TM, Group14’s best-in-class silicon anode material.  This role will lead the design, development, and execution of battery related projects, as well as support customers’ evaluations.WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:-Design and development of lithium-ion battery pouch cells for high-energy and high-power applications using SCC55.-Support customer evaluations through various qualification stages for both EV and consumer electronics applications.-Manage a team of engineers and operators responsible for making pouch cells.-Develop design of experiments for root cause analysis of material degradation and conduct failure analysis of cells.WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:-M.S.

or PhD in chemical or electrochemical engineering, material science, or related field.-4+ years’ experience on cell design at a Li-ion battery manufacturing facility.-2+ years’ experience in a managerial role.-Practical experience in various battery manufacturing steps would be highly beneficial and is a must.-Track record for successfully managing engineering projects as a technical lead.-Previous experience with customer technical support.-In-depth knowledge in the electrochemical interaction of various cell components and their effect on the performance of the cell.-Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.-5S or Six Sigma.OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:-Experience in performance and safety and abuse testing of batteries, within the automotive and/or consumer electronics industries.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 annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $160,000. 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.