Field Application Engineer/Sr Field Application Engineer
About The Position
As a Field Application Engineer/Sr Field Application Engineer within Product Management, you will help advance next-generation battery technology for industrial applications. You will work directly with customers on a daily basis to resolve complex technical issues, applying hands-on expertise across lithium-ion cell components—including anodes, cathodes, separators, electrolytes, and foils—to support battery integration and bring commercial products to market. You will collaborate with internal technical teams and business leads to design experiments, evaluate data, fulfill customer requirements, and develop plans to drive adoption of next-generation lithium-ion battery technology in industrial devices. Sila is a next-generation battery materials company whose mission is to power the transition to clean energy. The company engineers and manufactures battery materials designed to increase energy density while reducing battery size and weight, supporting innovation in consumer devices and electric vehicles. The work environment and physical demands described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The starting base pay is $128,000–$191,000; actual base pay depends on factors such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is one part of Sila’s Total Rewards package, which may include benefits, perks, and equity. The pay range may change.
Requirements
- At least a B.S. in engineering or science.
- A minimum of 3–10 years of experience in batteries or a related field; fewer years may be sufficient for candidates with an advanced degree.
- Technical background in lithium-ion battery technology and cell components, including anodes, cathodes, separators, electrolytes, and foils.
- Experience in cell integration and commercial product bring-up.
- Proven ability to serve as a primary technical liaison and collaborate daily with industrial customers to resolve complex technical issues.
- Track record of partnering cross-functionally with technical teams and business leads to design experiments, analyze performance data, and deliver on customer requirements.
- Strategic problem-solving and project execution skills to drive technical adoption in industrial applications.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key technical liaison and collaborate directly with customers daily to resolve complex technical issues in industrial battery applications.
- Apply hands-on knowledge of lithium-ion cell components—including anodes, cathodes, separators, electrolytes, and foils—to support battery integration and bring commercial products to market.
- Partner with internal cross-functional technical teams and business leads to design experiments, evaluate performance data, and fulfill customer requirements.
- Develop strategic plans to accelerate adoption of next-generation lithium-ion battery technology in industrial devices.
Benefits
- Competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
