Staff Engineer, Battery Materials Pilot Line & Equipment

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is seeking a hands-on mechanical/manufacturing engineer to lead the development of first-of-a-kind manufacturing systems for our pilot line.

You will translate core process chemistry into scalable equipment and work with engineers, technicians, and vendors to deliver reliable systems. You will design concepts, 3D CAD models, and specifications, drive process improvements, and ensure quality and safety while scaling from bench to high-volume production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment (or fewer for candidates with an advanced degree).
• BS in mechanical engineering (preferred) or a similar engineering field.
• Strong equipment design principles with advanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, drawing standards (GD&T), tolerance stack-up analysis, and mechanical component sizing (actuators, pumps, gearboxes, vacuum/pressure vessels).
• Demonstrated technical understanding of complex production equipment and processes; able to troubleshoot, analyze data and manage controls charts (SPC).
• Proven track record of managing turn-key equipment builders and custom automation vendors from initial scope through FAT, SAT, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for manufacturing equipment and processes on our pilot manufacturing line.
• Continuously improve and sustain the pilot manufacturing line by executing on projects that improve throughput, equipment reliability, performance, and safety.
• Spearhead the scaling of core synthesis, coating, thermal, and material handling processes from bench/lab scale to pilot and high-volume manufacturing lines.
• Develop equipment concepts, 3D CAD models, detailed drawings (GD&T), sizing calculations, and functional specifications for custom automated equipment.
• Act as the technical lead for contract manufacturing transfers; ensure all CTQ process parameters are mapped to vendor equipment specs and automation architectures.

Skills

Manufacturing exp

Mechanical Eng

3D CAD

GD&T

SPC

Vendor mgmt

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

GD&T

SPC

Vendor mgmt

Job description

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is seeking a hands-on mechanical/manufacturing engineer to lead the development of first-of-a-kind manufacturing systems for our pilot line.

You will translate core process chemistry into scalable equipment and work with engineers, technicians, and vendors to deliver reliable systems. You will design concepts, 3D CAD models, and specifications, drive process improvements, and ensure quality and safety while scaling from bench to high-volume production.