Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. · 1 month ago
Staff Process Engineer, Bulk Solids Handling
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $191K/yr
6+ years expSila is a next-generation battery materials company focused on powering the world’s transition to clean energy. They are seeking a highly experienced Staff Process Engineer to lead and support the construction, commissioning, and start-up of their new industrial-scale plant in Moses Lake, ensuring safe and effective operations of material handling systems.
BatteryElectric VehicleElectronicsManufacturingNanotechnology
Responsibilities
Provide onsite support for Material Handling and Product Handling systems, focusing on the commissioning phase, including daily coordination with operations and vendors to ensure smooth startup and issue resolution
Collaborate with internal teams (Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Maintenance) and external vendors/contractors to ensure smooth project execution
Lead and support process safety and documentation activities, including HAZOP closure, P&ID and ISO updates, MOC changes, preparation of manuals and datasheets, startup checklists, and vendor communications
Troubleshoot process and equipment issues during commissioning and early operation, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact to production
Analyze system performance data, identify improvement opportunities, and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Provide technical leadership for future material handling projects, including expansion efforts and next-gen process technology in collaboration with R&D and Material Development teams
Support equipment selection, vendor evaluation, and technical qualification for material handling systems
Author complex technical documentation, basis of design, and support capital project deliverables
Develop and implement process safety, risk mitigation, and operational excellence practices for material handling systems
Qualification
Required
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
Extensive experience with process integration of solids handling systems including but not limited to controls, mechanical design, material handling related codes, and technology selection
Familiarity with regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance requirements, including NFPA, API, ASME, OSHA, and related standards
Years of experience creating, reading and editing PFDs, P&IDs, 3D CAD models, Equipment Drawings, Process Control Narratives, and Operation Procedures
Demonstrated experience in construction, commissioning, and start-up phases of material handling or process systems
Strong ability to make decisions based on functional requirements and technical risk (design risk, technology selection risk, management of change and HAZOP risks)
Experience with safety critical instrumentation, safety relief, and operational alarms
Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and optimization of industrial-scale systems
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and effectively resolve technical issues
Proven ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations, including plant startups, new product trials, and turnarounds, while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with bulk material handling, pneumatic conveying, blending, screening and packaging systems is a plus
Benefits
Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses.
Company
Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
We are Sila—a next generation battery materials company dedicated to accelerating energy transformation for a more sustainable future.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyCoatueCPP Investments
2024-06-27Series G· $375M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
2021-01-26Series F· $590M
Leadership Team
Gene Berdichevsky
CEO & Co-Founder
Alex Jacobs
Co-Founder & VP Engineering
Recent News
2025-09-18
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