Engineer, R&D Battery Operations
Join Sila as an R&D Battery Operations Engineer to enhance battery production and quality in a mission-driven team.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Role intensity
75% hands-on coding
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of R&D Battery Operations Engineer at Sila Nanotechnologies, the individual will focus on enhancing battery production processes through quality control and continuous improvement initiatives. Key skills include hands-on experience in battery manufacturing, proficiency in data analysis, and familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in engineering or manufacturing, looking to contribute to innovative clean energy solutions. The team emphasizes collaboration and values a diverse work environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Sila Nanotechnologies's career page.
- Sila Nanotechnologies has 33 other open roles including Staff NPI Program Manager, Integration, EHS&S Site Manager, Program Manager.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
Quick facts
- Is the Engineer, R&D Battery Operations role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Alameda, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- Sila Nanotechnologies lists $128,000–$162,000 for this role.
- Where is the role based?
- Sila Nanotechnologies is hiring for this position in Alameda, CA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Sila Nanotechnologies targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Engineer, R&D Battery Operations role at Sila Nanotechnologies.
From the original posting
About Us
We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?
Who You Are
As a R&D Battery Operations Engineer you will sustain and improve the capabilities necessary to enable our customers to realize the advantages of Sila’s technology in real-world cells.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Implement and monitor quality control procedures to reduce defects and improve overall product quality
- Establish incoming material, in-process material, and final material inspection
- Set-up SPC charts for process control
- Conduct RCAs
- Work collaboratively with technicians, scientists and other engineers to produce high quality
- Experience with battery production and testing processes highly desired
- Lead continuous improvement projects on the battery assembly and testing processes of the R&D lab to improve safety, quality and capacity
- Implement lean manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma methodologies, and other process improvement strategies.
- Mentor, train, coach, and support technicians
- Maintain detailed documentation of manufacturing processes, changes, and improvements
- Data mining and generation of reports on process performance, efficiency, and quality metrics for management review
- Scope, plan and integrate new equipment and processes, improving their performance, output and yield
- Invest in our company values and vision and champion them as we grow
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Hands-on industrial laboratory or manufacturing experience
- Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and improve them
- Collaborative and self-motivated working style
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis
- Ability to carefully plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously
- Understanding of materials
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
- Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
- Hands-on work in the lab expected up to 75% of the time
Work Schedule
Regular Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
The starting base pay for this role is between $128,000 and $162,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. LI#-RS1 LI#-Onsite
Working at Sila
We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.