Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Process
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $162K/yr
5+ years expSila is a next-generation battery materials company focused on powering the transition to clean energy. The Senior Process Engineer will provide technical leadership in manufacturing, addressing production challenges and driving improvements in equipment reliability and throughput.
BatteryElectric VehicleElectronicsManufacturingNanotechnology
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and provide day-to-day technical support for production equipment and processes. Get passionate about problem-solving, analyzing, and addressing operational challenges
Analyze production performance, investigate upset conditions, lead RCAs, and implement corrective actions to maintain high overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Utilize and improve process documentation such as P&IDs, PFDs, HAZOPs/PHAs, and Standard Operating Procedures
Drive the collection, analysis, and interpretation of process data (SPC, SQC, Cpk, OEE) to identify root causes of deviations and implement corrective actions
Lead and/or support cross-functional teams to scale our manufacturing work processes and execute projects that improve equipment reliability, throughput, product quality, and safety
Serve as a manufacturing representative on teams developing the next generation of production equipment, processes, and products
Act as a servant leader to other manufacturing and engineering team members through focused listening, consistent information sharing, mentoring and development/delivery of training
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of process engineering experience supporting a high volume production line in the chemical, oil & gas, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, battery, automotive industry or similar
Bachelor's degree or master's degree in chemical engineering
Demonstrated technical understanding and ability to troubleshoot complex production equipment such as furnaces, reactors, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, abatement technologies, controls valves, and instrumentation
Experience with process safety management elements such as management of change, HAZOP/PHA studies, safety critical instrumentation, safety relief, and operational alarms
Experience using root cause analysis methodologies such as cause/fault trees, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagrams, etc. and identifying/implementing corrective & preventive actions
Experience leading small projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams
Strong data analysis and presentation skills
Can effectively manage multiple responsibilities, is self-motivated, and can work autonomously with minimal guidance; comfortable with ambiguity and eager to create structure
Excellent listening and verbal/written communication skills
Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection
Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and hard toe safety shoes
This role requires routine production support during nights and weekends
Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
Benefits
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Company
Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
We are Sila—a next generation battery materials company dedicated to accelerating energy transformation for a more sustainable future.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyCoatueCPP Investments
2024-06-27Series G· $375M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
2021-01-26Series F· $590M
Leadership Team
Gene Berdichevsky
Co-founder and CEO
Alex Jacobs
Co-Founder & VP Engineering
Recent News
2025-09-18
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