Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. · 7 hours ago
R&D Test Engineer
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $162K/yr
4+ years expSila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is a next-generation battery materials company focused on powering the transition to clean energy. The R&D Test Engineer will lead and analyze experiments on lab and pilot scale equipment, providing critical insights to support the company's mission.
BatteryElectric VehicleElectronicsManufacturingNanotechnology
Responsibilities
Conduct complete R&D projects in collaboration with engineering teams, including test planning, experimental design, preparation, execution, analysis, and communication of results
Craft and execute effective experimental plans
Find failure-modes, root-causes, and implement robust solutions
Provide critical insights through hands-on experience, deep process knowledge of the equipment, and thorough analysis of experimental data, system logs, and observations
Manage test platforms. Strive to make them world class
Formulate, lead, and facilitate complex data analysis projects
Qualification
Required
Exceptional laboratory testing aptitude. Intuition for what will work and ability to execute quickly and effectively
Experience conducting or leading experimental R&D projects
Demonstrated experience with complex reactive or thermo-mechanical systems like reactors, generators, catalytic systems, flow cells, or similar machines/processes
Understanding and proven application of mechanical, process, and materials engineering principles: heat, flow, structures, thermodynamics, kinetics, and materials
Experience with data analysis and sufficient language knowledge, or polyglotism, to navigate data platforms in Python
Experience with developing and deploying new instrumentation and measurement systems
Demonstrated experience in electronics, wiring, and instrumentation (analog signals, AC and DC power fundamentals, control wiring, and diagnostic tools) and experience implementing lab or field-deployed electronics, sensors, and actuators
At least a B.S. in engineering or physical sciences (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Physics, etc.), advanced degrees preferred
4+ years of relevant professional experience; an advanced degree (e.g., MS, ME) may substitute for a portion of the required experience
Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
Reach low shelves or items on the floor
Precise and repetitive handling of a range of material quantities
Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
Preferred
Advanced degrees preferred
Benefits
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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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (1)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
Sutter Hill Ventures,T. Rowe PriceUS Department of EnergyCoatue
2024-06-27Series G· $375M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
2021-01-26Series F· $590M
Leadership Team
Gene Berdichevsky
Co-founder and CEO
Alex Jacobs
Co-Founder & VP Engineering
Recent News
2025-09-18
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