Apply on company website Alameda, California, United States On-site USD 172,000 – 218,000 / year

Sila is hiring a Sr Staff Engineer, R&D Equipment

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative R&D hardware and integrated software systems for next-generation anode technology, translating early-stage concepts into functional reactors with CVD, gas handling, bulk material transport, and pressure vessel components.
  • Prioritize safety in all design phases and actively support process hazard evaluations and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Iterate through testing cycles to identify and resolve performance drift and measurement variability by operating equipment as both designer and user.
  • Collaborate with external manufacturers, contractors, and integration partners to fabricate and assemble complex systems, ensuring technical accuracy and timely delivery.
  • Maintain clear, thorough, and accessible documentation of designs, experiments, and decisions, adapting communication for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Apply structured project execution methods to unstructured research challenges, balancing agility with disciplined planning to accelerate progress.

Work Arrangement

On-site

Other

  • Successfully complete a respirator fit test and be capable of wearing respiratory protection equipment periodically.
  • Work on-site while wearing required personal protective equipment such as lab coats, gloves, safety glasses, and safety-toe footwear.
  • Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds using mechanical aids like lift equipment and material handling carts.
  • Traverse long distances across facilities, including movement between buildings.
  • Be available for domestic and international travel up to 10% of the time.
Required Skills
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Job Details
Location Alameda, California, United States
Work mode On-site
Salary USD 172,000 – 218,000 / year
Department Engineering
Category other
Posted 6 months ago
Application On company website
About company
Sila
A next-generation battery materials company focused on developing advanced lithium-ion battery technologies to support clean energy transition and improve battery performance for consumer electronics and electric vehicles.
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