Director, R&D Equipment & Automation

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 211,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. in Alameda, CA, seeks an experienced technical leader to head mechanical design, equipment and controls engineering for first‑of‑a‑kind materials processing and battery testing systems.

With at least 15 years post‑BS experience in startup settings, you will mentor teams, balance resources in a fast‑paced matrix, and drive reliable, scalable designs from concept through validation and handoff.

Qualifications

• Proven track record building and leading technical teams.
• Experience solving open-ended design challenges in R&D.
• Strong communication and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership for mechanical design, equipment and controls engineers and R&D fabricators.
• Balance resources in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Contribute technically to system designs from concept through support.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Mechanical design

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical/Controls Eng

Tools

CAD software

Lab automation platforms

Python / PLC automation

Job description

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. in Alameda, CA, seeks an experienced technical leader to head mechanical design, equipment and controls engineering for first‑of‑a‑kind materials processing and battery testing systems.

With at least 15 years post‑BS experience in startup settings, you will mentor teams, balance resources in a fast‑paced matrix, and drive reliable, scalable designs from concept through validation and handoff.