Chief Engineer, Silane Technology

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Moses Lake
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

Group14 Technologies: An Elemental Approach to Better BatteriesGroup14 is pioneering the silicon battery era to help meet the surging global demand for energy. Between our headquarters and factories in Washington State, our silane factory in Germany, and the joint venture factory in South Korea, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational performance.Our advanced silicon battery material, SCC55, replaces the graphite traditionally used in rechargeable batteries, unlocking radical performance benefits for applications from AI-enabled smartphones and data centers to EVs and eVTOLs. As the world's leading commercial manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, Group14 is strengthening the global battery supply chain with a growing network of factories worldwide.WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLDThe electrification of everything starts with amazing people. Our team and everyone at our company is committed to cultivating a more sustainably powered world with solutions for today, not years from now.The Chief Engineer, Silane Technology will join the engineering team tasked with the design, construction, and operations of the world's largest production facility of next generation lithium-silicon anode materials. This is largely an advisory role dedicated to supporting our team in all matters related to manufacturing with silane and hydrogen. Beyond advisory support, multiple large projects are in development that will require more focused support from this role, namely development of silane and hydrogen recycle systems and optimization of commercial silane vapor infiltration processes.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Serve as our subject matter expert for silane and hydrogen operations and use.
• Develop and design optimized plant configurations for current and future BAM modules.
• Develop silane recycle system for two purposes: a) Recovery of silane b) purification of hydrogen for return to silane manufacturing.
• Advise R&D staff in development of complex laboratory and pilot-scale process experimentation and tech-transfer to commercial operations.
• Advise plant engineering and operations teams in all aspects of manufacturing with silane and hydrogen gases.
• Design and development of new battery materials and their manufacturing processes.
• Routinely interact with executive staff regarding silane supply chain strategy.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
  • Masters or Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • MUST HAVE industrial engineering experience with silane and hydrogen gases.
  • Experience in materials production and/or chemical processing (preferred).
  • Experience in capital project management.
  • Experience with thermal processing equipment.
  • Experience with bulk powders processing.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills.OTHER QUALITIES WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:
    • Industrial experience in chemical processing (+20 years).
    • Prior experience at both large and start-up companies.
    • Experience in PSM covered facilities.The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000. All positions come with a bonus plan and company 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.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&D Insurance (100% Employer Paid).
      • Option to purchase additional Life and AD&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 EMPLOYERWe love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. Being a diverse and inclusive company isn't just something we strive for, it's 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: careers@group14.technology. 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 at this time.
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