Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Sila’s Equipment Engineering team in Alameda is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to support the design of manufacturing-scale reactors, bridging R&D concepts and capital project execution. The role focuses on the development and design lifecycle for Sila’s silicon-carbon anode manufacturing technology. The Mechanical Engineer applies analytical, problem-solving, and CAD skills alongside practical industrial experience to create safe, functional designs. Working independently and cross-functionally, the engineer prioritizes manufacturability, operability, reliability, and maintainability to enable standardized, scalable deployment of multiple reactor systems. The role contributes to projects and solutions that bridge R&D and mass production.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
- At least 2 years of mechanical design experience in industrial equipment environments, with a focus on large-scale manufacturing.
- Proficiency in mechanical design software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or AutoCAD.
- Experience developing P&IDs and fabrication packages.
- Strong technical expertise in reactor systems, thermal/fluid equipment, and fabrication methods.
- Analytical proficiency in FEA analysis, thermal modeling, and precision tolerancing for reactor equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with designing for high-temperature environments is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Execute mechanical design and development tasks for manufacturing-scale reactors, bridging R&D concepts to capital project execution.
- Perform high-fidelity thermal, fluid, and structural modeling (FEA) to validate reactor performance and drive design decisions.
- Develop detailed engineering packages, including equipment layouts, core IP drawings, equipment datasheets, and specifications.
- Apply safety-by-design principles to drive safety and compliance.
- Participate in the end-to-end project lifecycle, including vendor and fabricator coordination, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and field installation verification.
- Maintain accurate, controlled, and compliant engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Seek and act on feedback, and provide constructive feedback to team members to improve work processes and systems.
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
Entry Level
