Battery Prototyping Engineer

About the role

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?

Requirements

• Responsibilities and Duties
• Lead the design, development, qualification, and scaleup of novel electrode and cell prototyping and testing capabilities
• Manage projects involving multiple functions to stay on target and keep stakeholders informed
• Document and train teammates on the operation and data analysis of systems and processes
• Proactively identify issues and support operations by continuously improving system performance
• Invest in our values and vision and champion them as we grow
• Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Experience developing materials, assembly, or test processes, particularly for R&D
• Demonstrated cross-functional project management skills
• Experience implementing safety and data collection/analysis best practices
• At least a B.S. in engineering or physical science and 5 years of hands-on industry experience; lithium-ion battery experience is a plus
• Experience in computer automated design (mechanical or electrical) is a plus
• Physical Demands and Working Conditions
• Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes
• Move items up to 30 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
• Move long distances (such as from building to building)
• Precisely manipulate equipment and tools, such as screwdrivers and wrenches
• Working at Sila

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