R&D Operations Engineer - Prototype Electrode Line

Sila•Alameda, CA

12d•$128,000 - $162,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 You are an R&D Operations Engineer - Prototype Electrode Line who has hands on experience with slurry mixing and roll-to-roll coating. You will sustain and improve the prototype-scale electrode processing capabilities necessary to enable our customers to realize the advantages of Sila’s technology in real-world cells.

Requirements

Hands on experience with sustenance of prototype-scale slurry mixing and roll-to-roll coating equipment and processes
Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and improve them
Collaborative and self-motivated working style
Proficiency in data collection and analysis
Ability to carefully plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously
Understanding of materials
Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor quality control procedures to reduce defects and improve overall product quality
Establish incoming material, in-process material, and final material inspection
Set-up SPC charts for process control
Conduct RCAs
Work collaboratively with technicians, requesters, and scientists to produce high quality slurries and coatings on the prototype-scale line
Lead continuous improvement projects on the electrode processing line to improve safety, quality and capacity
Implement lean manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma methodologies, and other process improvement strategies.
Mentor, train, coach, and support technicians
Maintain detailed documentation of manufacturing processes, changes, and Improvements
Generate reports on process performance, efficiency, and quality metrics for management review
Scope, plan and integrate new equipment and processes, improving their performance, output and yield
Invest in our company values and vision and champion them as we grow