Staff Engineer, Process Integration

Sila • Alameda, CA

1d • $152,000 - $192,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff 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

• 8+ 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.
• Deep expertise in and experience with methodologies used to transition products and processes from prototype designs to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).
• Proven track record of using FMEA and root-cause analysis to solve complex integration challenges.
• 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

• Analyze process data and defect trends to identify root causes of yield loss and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement robust, scalable process pathways for battery material synthesis. You will ensure these pathways reconcile performance specification requirements with the realities of high-volume throughput.
• Ensure the seamless integration of new products and process technologies into production with an uncompromising focus on safety (EHS), product quality, and mechanical performance.
• Utilize advanced statistical modeling and DOE (Design of Experiments) to define operating windows, set rigorous material specifications, and predict product performance, risks, and tradeoffs at scale.
• Maintain detailed process specifications, flowcharts, and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) documentation.
• Coordinate across departments (Engineering, Analytics, Quality) to resolve integration challenges and align on performance targets, ensuring every batch of material meets the rigorous standards required by our Tier-1 automotive and electronics customers.
• Lead the transfer of developed processes from R&D and/or Pilot Line to high-volume manufacturing facilities.

What This Job Offers

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