Field Application Engineer (Mandarin speaker)

Job Description

Group14 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 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.

As a Field Applications Engineer (Mandarin Speaker), you will report to the Director of Technical Program Management. You are the link between R&D, product development, customers, and business development team. Your goal is to generate technical solutions and successfully communicate them with the customer. Curiosity is key and you will be required to provide expert analysis and support to the world’s leading battery scientists, enabling integration of our industry defining silicon-carbon composite active material into next generation battery technology.

This requires in-depth knowledge of the product, manufacturing, and lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries: You will become an expert in the details from material introduction to implementation, shepherding early-stage programs into qualification and providing technical support as needed to assigned customers. You will have daily contact with internal stakeholders and customers and must have excellent communication skills.

The Field Application Engineer will be responsible for engaging with Group14 customers, managing the support of product evaluations of Group14’s products. The candidate will assist, support, and advocate for customers in all phases of customer development and implementation in lithium-ion battery systems. To this end, the candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with the engineering, R&D, quality, operations, and business teams. Further responsibilities include supporting sales and marketing activities. Some domestic and international travel (Asia and Europe) will be required.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Be a customer “go to” product expert and support person for our silicon-based materials for Li-ion batteries.

You will be a subject matter expert in:

• Properties of Li-ion battery materials.
• Electrochemistry of Li-ion battery materials.
• Evaluation and testing of Li-ion/silicon anode materials.
• Customer qualification processes and activities.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• M.S. or PhD in Material Science and Engineering, Electrochemistry, Battery Science or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Working fluency in Mandarin language.
• Knowledge of commercial electrochemical testing protocols and analysis.
• Knowledge of energy storage devices and device components.
• Understanding of appropriate electrochemical test methods and outcomes.
• Ability to clearly present results and make technical recommendations to customer and management.
• 5+ years of sales and customer support experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, self-directed entrepreneurial environment.

OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE

• Experience with silicon-based materials for lithium-ion batteries.
• Experience in synthesis of silicon-containing materials.
• Industrial experience in supporting evaluations and qualifications of lithium-ion batteries.
• Experience with international customers, especially in Asia and Europe.
• SAP experience.
• CRM experience.
• Experience with automotive or battery customers.
• Startup experience.

The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000. 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 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
• 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: [email protected]. 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.