Senior Field Application Engineer - Industrial Li-ion Solutions

Frontdoor Defense; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Sila is hiring a Field Application Engineer/Sr Field Application Engineer in Alameda, CA to advance next-generation lithium-ion battery technology for industrial use. You will work daily with customers to resolve complex technical issues, leveraging hands-on knowledge of cell components to support integration and bring products to market.

The role requires a BS in engineering or science and 3–10 years of batteries experience, with strong collaboration across engineering, product, and business

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise across lithium-ion cell components (anodes, cathodes, separators, electrolytes, foils).
• Experience designing experiments and evaluating data to meet customer requirements.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with technical teams and business leads.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of next-generation lithium-ion battery technology in industrial applications.
• Serve as a primary technical liaison with customers to resolve complex issues.
• Design experiments, evaluate performance data, and translate results into customer deliverables.
• Develop strategic plans to accelerate adoption of new battery technologies in industrial devices.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Lithium-ion expertise

Experiment design

Data analysis

Customer liaison

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in engineering or science

Job description

Sila is hiring a Field Application Engineer/Sr Field Application Engineer in Alameda, CA to advance next-generation lithium-ion battery technology for industrial use. You will work daily with customers to resolve complex technical issues, leveraging hands-on knowledge of cell components to support integration and bring products to market.

The role requires a BS in engineering or science and 3–10 years of batteries experience, with strong collaboration across engineering, product, and business