Electrical And Instrumentation Lead

Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, 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 WORLD

The 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 Electrical and Instrumentation Lead is responsible for coordinating, planning, and leading the E/I Technicians and team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment. This role involves driving maintenance improvements, overseeing maintenance projects, and managing a team of approximately 8 E&I Technicians. The position includes both hands-on technical responsibilities and leadership duties.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

-Ensure all maintenance work is environmentally sound and performed safely.

-Support safety programs through preventive and reactive maintenance.

-Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Planner to schedule planned tasks for the E&I Technicians.

-Perform JSAs, audits, and inspections to ensure operational compliance.

-Provide a structured team environment for E&I Technicians to follow and prioritize their work.

-Review work requests with Production Supervisors.

-Support review of planned and unplanned maintenance tasks.

-Provide on-call support for night and weekend shifts as well as additional support to other rotating shifts.

-Review and address maintenance schedule concerns, with the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Planner.

-Assign specific tasks to E&I Technicians, ensuring schedule compliance.

-Respond promptly to emergency repairs to ensure high reliability.

-Install and implement new and upgraded equipment.

-Provide advanced troubleshooting of systems to support Operations and Engineering.

-Provide updates on task completion to the Maintenance Supervisor.

-Coordinate parts procurement with the Maintenance Planner.

-Perform predictive and preventive maintenance activities in a timely manner.

-Participate in new installations and modifications to existing equipment.

-Interpret technical drawings and procedures to aid in troubleshooting and repair of electrical, instruments, and control system equipment.

-Maintain proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, including high voltage, low voltage, and control circuits.

-Diagnose electrical malfunctions and perform corrective and preventative maintenance.

-Review and update loop diagrams and specification sheets as required.

-Lead and manage maintenance processes and operations pertaining to their scope.

-Prepare and review maintenance SOPs, work instructions, and schedules.

-Perform necessary tasks and work hours needed to accomplish departmental and company goals.

-This will include overtime work beyond normally scheduled hours daily during the week and/or weekend work as needed.

-Coordinate and assist with the Electrical Apprenticeship Program.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

-Deep knowledge of industrial plant equipment and maintenance practices.

-Leadership, communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks.

-Knowledge of maintenance repair techniques.

-Understanding of Lockout Tagout (LOTO) and other safety protocols.

-Proven analysis and problem-solving skills.

-5+ years of experience leading and managing a maintenance team.

-8+ years of experience operating and fixing material processing equipment.

-Preventive Maintenance experience: creating programs, planning, and executing.

-Organizational skills to create and carry out work plans and resource planning.

-Ability to read and understand P&IDs, electrical and instrumentation schematics, and mechanical drawings.

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 options

GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We 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 range for this position is $46/hr - $58/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 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.