Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment & Reliability

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is seeking a Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering to focus on the reliable operation and optimization of production equipment at our Moses Lake site.

This role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting and practical design improvements for mechanical systems. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will apply specialized knowledge to quickly resolve operational issues, contribute to equipment reliability strategies, and ensure engineering documentation is accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience in manufacturing or chemical processing settings.
• Strong CAD design and drawing review experience.
• Knowledge of codes, standards, and industrial equipment compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on mechanical engineering support to troubleshoot daily production issues on pumps, motors, blowers, furnaces, and handling equipment.
• Create and revise CAD models, fabrication drawings, and fixture designs for immediate operational needs.
• Refine maintenance procedures and lubrication plans with the maintenance team for reliability.
• Perform technical reviews to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and internal specs.
• Interface with external fabrication/repair services for specialized equipment and components.
• Utilize operational data to implement condition-based monitoring and reduce downtime.
• Support feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for equipment upgrades.
• Document solutions and provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional

Process safety basics

Inspection & compliance

Independent worker

PSM familiarity

Equipment reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is seeking a Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering to focus on the reliable operation and optimization of production equipment at our Moses Lake site.

This role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting and practical design improvements for mechanical systems. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will apply specialized knowledge to quickly resolve operational issues, contribute to equipment reliability strategies, and ensure engineering documentation is accurate