Mechanical Engineer

Sila • Alameda, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sila is a next-generation battery materials company working to advance clean energy through the development and manufacture of materials for lithium-ion batteries. The Mechanical Engineer will join the Equipment Engineering team in Alameda and support the design of manufacturing-scale reactors, bridging research and development concepts with capital project execution. The role contributes to the development and design lifecycle for Sila’s silicon-carbon anode manufacturing technology, with a focus on manufacturability, operability, reliability, maintainability, safety, and functional design to enable standardized, scalable deployment of reactor systems.

The engineer will work independently and cross-functionally on reactor design and development, analysis, engineering documentation, and project execution. The role spans the project lifecycle, from design and vendor or fabricator coordination through factory acceptance testing and field installation verification. Travel up to 15% is required. The posted starting base pay range is $107,000–$136,000; actual base pay depends on factors including education, experience, and skills. Base pay is part of a total rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of mechanical design experience in industrial equipment environments, focused on large-scale manufacturing.
• Proficiency with mechanical design software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or AutoCAD, and 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.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes.
• Ability to move items up to 50 lbs with assistance from lift equipment and carts; move long distances; remain stationary for extended periods; reach low shelves or items on the floor; and climb stairs or containment walls.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment at a fixed location.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with designing for high-temperature environments.

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 inform 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level