Senior/Staff Battery Engineer

Posted 2 days ago

sila nanotechnologiesAlameda (CA)

Engineers, All Other Battery Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$128,000 per year

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About the role

Overview: We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are: As a Battery Engineer in the Battery Engineering team, you’ll be an integral part of the team working to usher in the next generation of electric vehicles. You’ll work across technical teams and with business partners to design experiments, analyze data, and create robust plans to meet our goals and support our Automotive customer programs. You’re an experienced, hands-on, team-oriented engineer with a desire to help deploy the next generation of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Own technical success of multiple automotive customer programs
Design, carry out, and analyze experiments to test the performance of cells made using Sila’s materials against automotive customer requirements
Effectively communicate ideas, plans, and results externally to customers and internally across diverse Sila teams
Facilitate technical collaboration between groups at Sila and with external customers
Invest in our company values and vision and champion them as we grow

Qualifications:

Ability to carefully plan and implement multiple projects simultaneously
Strong technical background, experience with lithium-ion batteries is a plus
Exceptional communication abilities with both internal groups and external customers, direct experience in a customer facing role is a plus
Well-organized and data-driven approach to problem solving and experimental design, driven by curiosity and attention to detail
Understanding of lab safety best practices
Experience taking products out of the lab and into the market is a plus
At least a B.S. in engineering or science and 5+ years of experience (fewer for candidates with an advanced degree)
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
Up to 20% domestic and international travel as needed

Regular Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pmThe starting base pay for this role is between $128,000 and $191,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Working at Sila We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law. Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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