Quality Control Technician - Group14 Technologies
Woodinville, WA
About the Job
Group14 Technologies: An Elemental Approach to Better Batteries
Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of silicon battery technology, elevating performance for all battery applications. Between its headquarters and factories in Washington State, its silane factory in Germany, and its joint venture factory in South Korea, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational performance for a more sustainable future.
Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Decarbonization Partners, and SK Inc, Group14 raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $300 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Energy to scale its technology and global manufacturing footprint.
WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD
The 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 Quality Control Technician conducts standard laboratory tests and routine experiments requiring the use of well-established procedures, with some understanding of related principles. These tests may be in support of a product release, equipment qualification or validation, process improvements, product transfers or other site initiatives. We look for you to prepare reports and recommend solutions to technical problems. You will work on assignments that are moderately complex in nature.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Perform quality control tests using the analytical instrumentation.
- Organize sample workflow while prioritizing duties.
- Calculate test results, log, and report results using a computer.
- Create certificates of analysis for finished goods.
- Create nonconformity reports.
- Communicate sample issues interdepartmentally.
- Review test data to ensure results meet all specifications.
- Receive or collect and process samples.
- Perform quality control checks and calibrate equipment, if necessary.
- Troubleshoot instrumentation issues at a beginner level.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Assist in ordering laboratory supplies.
- Suggest revisions to control documents and standard operating procedures.
- Practice safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
Please note: This position is on a rotating shift, including days, overnight and weekend shifts.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- 3+ years of analytical quality control experience, related laboratory experience or relevant Science degree.
- Knowledge and understanding of quality systems (example ISO9001).
- Motivated, detail oriented, and organized.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and multi-task projects.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
OTHER QUALITIES WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline. Ability to work in teams to obtain results by effectively completing assignments with minimal supervision.
- Experience with the following analytical methods: BET, pycnometry, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), TXRF, and particle size distribution.
- Motivated, detail oriented, with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and multi-task projects.
- Self-starter attitude and proactive approach.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a team player.
- Startup experience.
The base pay range for this position is $28/hr - $36/hr. 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)
- 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 dependents at affordable rates
- 401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
- Stock Options
GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We 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.
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.