4-year degree in engineering or related field (Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Computer Science).
10+ years of experience in control systems engineering or automated manufacturing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for professional interactions.
Proven leadership abilities and a commitment to good engineering practices.
Interpersonal skills to foster a positive team environment.
Responsibilities
Assist in designing and commissioning control systems for the BAM-2 facility.
Act as the subject matter expert for programming and configuring various control systems.
Define control system architecture and technical requirements for continuity and improvement.
Develop a controls strategy that anticipates future facility needs using emerging technologies.
Ensure alignment with safety and environmental commitments regarding operating controls.
Address documentation shortcomings and maintain accuracy and currency.
Recruit, manage, and develop a skilled engineering team for commissioning and operations.
Benefits
100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees (80% for dependents).
Employee Assistance Program.
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
100% Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance.
401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match.
Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays.
Stock Options.
Full Job Description
The Control Systems Manager is responsible for supporting the design, installation, commissioning, and operation of a new Battery Active Material (BAM) factory. This position will lead the engineering team tasked with the control system design and construction of the world's largest production facility of next generation lithium silicon anode materials.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Assist in the design and commissioning of the control systems for BAM-2, our new state of the art facility in Moses Lake, WA.
Act as the control systems subject matter expert and be accountable for the programming, configuration, software, and hardware of various facility control systems such as the DCS, SIS, PLCs, HMIs, MES, Data Historian, and SCADA.
Define control system architecture, technical requirements, and site standards that ensure continuity across all control systems, while leveraging industry best practices for continuous improvement and management of change.
Develop and maintain a controls strategy that supports the facility and anticipates the future needs of the facility's control systems by leveraging emerging technologies.
Ensure that all work is in alignment with Group14's commitment to safety and the environment with specific ownership of facility safe operating controls.
Address shortcomings in control system documentation and implement a robust methodology to ensure documentation remains accurate and current.
Define, recruit, manage, and develop a team of skilled engineers and technicians capable of supporting the facility's commissioning and routine operations.
Other related duties/functions as assigned.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
4 year degree in engineering or related discipline (Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Computer Science degree).
10+ years of directly related experience in control systems engineering, industrial engineering, process controls, or automated manufacturing is required.
Exceptional verbal and written ability with the aptitude to communicate professionally with direct reports, production personnel, and contractors.
Good leadership and good engineering practice. Experience (or strong desire to learn) in using collaboration tools (such as SharePoint) for project execution.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster a positive work environment.
Willingness and ability to manage and lead the controls systems team.
OTHER QUALITIES WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:
SCADA/HMI application development, Data Historians, MES.
Knowledge of industrial networks, virtual machines, thin clients, cybersecurity.
Experience with VFDs, robotics, machine vision, barcode scanners.
Startup and commissioning experience, preferably in chemical processing.
Base Pay Range
$105,000-$150,000 USD
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 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
Discounted rates on Pet Insurance
401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match
