Senior Engineer, Process Integration

Sila • Alameda, CA

3d • $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? As a Process Integration Engineer / Sr. Process Integration Engineer, you work at the critical intersection of R&D and High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM). You will be responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing process workflows across multiple products and unit operations to maximize yield, reliability, and performance. This is a high-impact role, designed for a builder who is highly collaborative, fluent in process engineering fundamentals, and is passionate about bringing new materials-based technologies to the market.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on process development and/or engineering experience.
• Experience in materials-centric industries (e.g., semiconductors, battery tech, specialty chemicals, or advanced composites) is highly preferred.
• Proficient in statistical software and the application of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Strong ability to report technical data to both technical teams and management stakeholders.
• B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a related field (PhD is a plus).
• 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
• Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
• Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
• Reach low shelves or items on the floor
• Enter spaces narrower than 3 feet
• Climb stairs or over containment walls
• Precise and repetitive handling of a range of material quantities
• Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
• Travel as needed to manufacturing sites, up to 10% of time

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments to validate new materials and characterize new processes and equipment.
• Analyze process data and defect trends to identify root causes of yield loss and implement corrective actions.
• Design and implement efficient manufacturing flows for new products, ensuring compatibility between different unit operations, and maintaining high safety standards throughout production pathways.
• Coordinate with design, equipment, and materials engineers to resolve integration challenges and align on performance targets.
• Maintain detailed process specifications, flowcharts, and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) documentation

What This Job Offers

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