Control Systems Manager

Group14 Technologies•Moses Lake, WA

14h

About The Position

The Control Systems Manager supports the design, installation, commissioning, and operation of Group14’s new Battery Active Material (BAM) factory in Moses Lake, Washington. The role leads the engineering team responsible for the control-system design and construction of a large-scale production facility for next-generation lithium silicon anode materials. As the control systems subject matter expert, the manager is accountable for programming, configuration, software, and hardware across facility systems, including DCS, SIS, PLCs, HMIs, MES, data historian, and SCADA. The role defines control-system architecture, technical requirements, and site standards; maintains a controls strategy to support current and future facility needs; and ensures safe, well-documented, continuously improving systems. The manager also recruits, leads, and develops the engineering and technician team supporting commissioning and ongoing operations.

Requirements

Four-year degree in engineering or a related discipline, such as electrical, mechatronics, mechanical, or computer science.
At least 10 years of directly related experience in control systems engineering, industrial engineering, process controls, or automated manufacturing.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with direct reports, production personnel, and contractors.
Good leadership skills and good engineering practice.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster a positive work environment.
Willingness and ability to manage and lead the control systems team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with or a strong desire to learn collaboration tools such as SharePoint for project execution.
SCADA/HMI application development, data historians, and MES experience.
PLC/DCS/SIS programming, debugging, and troubleshooting experience.
Knowledge of industrial networks, virtual machines, thin clients, and cybersecurity.
Experience with VFDs, robotics, machine vision, and barcode scanners.
Startup and commissioning experience, preferably in chemical processing.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and commissioning of control systems for BAM-2, a new facility in Moses Lake, Washington.
Serve as the control systems subject matter expert and be accountable for programming, configuration, software, and hardware across facility control systems, including DCS, SIS, PLCs, HMIs, MES, data historian, and SCADA.
Define control-system architecture, technical requirements, and site standards to ensure continuity across systems.
Apply industry best practices for continuous improvement and management of change.
Develop and maintain a controls strategy that supports the facility and anticipates future control-system needs, including through emerging technologies.
Ensure work aligns with the company’s safety and environmental commitments, with specific ownership of facility safe operating controls.
Address control-system documentation shortcomings and implement a robust method for keeping documentation accurate and current.
Define, recruit, manage, and develop a team of engineers and technicians to support commissioning and routine facility operations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees; 80% coverage for dependents.
HSA-eligible medical plan option.
Employee Assistance Program.
Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Option to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance, as well as accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
Discounted pet insurance rates.
401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options and company match.
Paid time off and floating holidays.
Stock options.