Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. · 15 hours ago
Senior Battery Engineer
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $162K/yr
4+ years expSila is a next-generation battery materials company focused on powering the transition to clean energy. The Senior Battery Engineer will be responsible for developing and executing experiments on lithium-ion battery components, analyzing data, and collaborating with technical teams to design innovative solutions for industrial devices.
EnergyElectric VehicleIndustrialElectronicsManufacturingBatteryNanotechnology
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive experiments in pouch full cells, covering a broad range of technical areas including slurry & coating, electrolyte optimization, cell design and integration, and electrochemical test methods
Perform thorough failure analysis in small pouch full and prototype cells to identify root causes. Experience in other form factors is a plus
Apply advanced data analysis, statistical methods, and modeling techniques to interpret test results, predict performance, and inform design iterations
Effectively communicate ideas, plans, and results to internal stakeholders and support customer-facing data package preparation
Accelerate learning cycles by developing new techniques or test methods to detect downstream challenges early in the development
Facilitate technical collaboration between groups at Sila (and as needed with external customers)
Invest in our company values and vision and champion them as we grow
Qualification
Required
Ability to carefully plan and implement multiple projects simultaneously
Strong technical background, experience with lithium-ion batteries including different process steps (slurry, coating, cell design and cell tear down) is required
Well-organized and data-driven approach to problem solving and experimental design, driven by curiosity and attention to detail
Proficiency in using databases, and data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, etc
Exceptional communication abilities with both internal groups and external customers; Mandarin language fluency is a plus
Understanding of lab safety best practices
At least a B.S. in engineering or science and 4+ years of experience in batteries or related field (fewer for candidates with an advanced degree)
Benefits
Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity.
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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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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