Process Design Engineer, Battery Materials Manufacturing

Sila Nano; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, seeks a Process Design Engineer for its Capital Projects team. You will develop and implement first-of-its-kind, auto-scale manufacturing facilities and shepherd designs from feasibility through commissioning.

You will work with internal teams and external partners to ensure safety, performance, and cost targets, traveling to sites as needed and collaborating on MOC and HAZOP processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of industrial experience in process design, commissioning, and operations, preferably within powders, chemicals, or advanced materials manufacturing.
• Experience with bulk material handling, pneumatic conveying, blending, screening and packaging systems is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance requirements, including NFPA, API, ASME, OSHA, and related standards.
• Proficiency in process modeling software such as ASPEN, HYSYS, or equivalent simulation tools.
• Hands‑on process design experience including the generation of Heat and Material Balances (HMBs), preliminary equipment sizing, and P&ID development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a main point of contact for process engineering inquiries, with a focus on bulk material handling systems, from conceptual design through detailed design, construction, start-up, and initial operation.
• Execute design projects to close gaps or settle issues encountered in design.
• Shepherd unit operation designs through detailed engineering, generating Heat and Material Balances (HMBs), PFDs, P&IDs, Process Control Narratives, equipment datasheets, and other project and operating documentation.
• Lead and support process safety deliverables, including HAZOP recommendation closure, MOC changes, safety system designs, and operational alarm management.
• Identify gaps in capital project execution, commissioning or asset operation through close observation and foresight.

Skills

Process design

PFDs & P&IDs

Heat and Material Balances

Safety systems

Regulatory compliance

ASPEN/HYSYS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN

HYSYS

Job description

Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, seeks a Process Design Engineer for its Capital Projects team. You will develop and implement first-of-its-kind, auto-scale manufacturing facilities and shepherd designs from feasibility through commissioning.

You will work with internal teams and external partners to ensure safety, performance, and cost targets, traveling to sites as needed and collaborating on MOC and HAZOP processes.