Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Staff Process Engineer
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $191K/yr
5+ years expSila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is a next-generation battery materials company focused on powering the world’s transition to clean energy. As a Staff Process Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, commissioning, and starting up critical steps in Sila’s industrial scale plants, while collaborating with various teams to ensure successful production of next-generation battery materials.
BatteryElectric VehicleElectronicsManufacturingNanotechnology
Responsibilities
Commission Sila’s manufacturing plant to produce next-generation battery materials
Be the Process Eng for a critical unit or set of units in the manufacturing process
Collaborate with all engineering disciplines, operations and others required for a chemical plant
Expertly balance day-to-day priorities with long term deliverables
Work seamlessly with internal teams and 3rd party vendors to drive technical deliverables
Play a critical role in the long term vision and execution of production line improvements
Drive design and control scheme modifications for large scale first-of-a-kind plant during startup
Develop HMBs, P&IDs and other FEED deliverables starting at concept for the next gen plant
Drive ideas through R&D, Material Dev, and Pilot Test Teams for at-scale implementation
Influence others across the org and drive technical solutions
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 5 years of experience directly owning a high volume production line or in a design-to-commissioning role as a Production or Process Design Engineer for a plant or other comparable manufacturing (speciality materials, food, chemicals, etc.)
Ability to visualize in great detail and have a first-principles understanding of an operating plant
Exposure to process design that may range from minor retrofits to new plant scope
Knowledge of basic controls schemes and familiarity with advanced control strategies
Experience with daily and long-term process optimization and production constraints
Risk management, management of change and HAZOP experience
Years of experience creating, reading and edited PFDs, P&IDs, and Operating Procedures
Ability to determine and solve for key parameters for process scale-up to commercial volumes
Track record of relentlessly challenging accepted practices and inefficiencies
Must be able to remain in a stationary position to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a laptop, copier/printer machine, etc
Climb stairs and walk on uneven ground
Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a hard hat, lab coat or coveralls, gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes
Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a periodic basis
Move long distances and occasionally kneel or bend
Up to 75% travel for work at new production site and 3rd party design offices during startup
Up to 10% travel during non-startup time periods
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
2020 (5)
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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