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 the Manufacturing Engineer you will be Sila's resident technical representative supporting battery cell manufacturing across one or more contract manufacturing sites in Taiwan. You will work closely with manufacturing operations, battery engineering, supplier quality, and global supply chain to identify production issues, perform first-level technical assessments, verify corrective actions, and drive manufacturing readiness throughout product development and mass production.
Responsibilities and Duties On-Site Operations & Production Readiness- Serve a Sila's primary battery manufacturing technical liaison in Taiwan, providing direct technical and operational leadership between supplier operations and Sila’s Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
- Drive manufacturing readiness across all build phases (EVT, DVT, PVT), ramp-up, and mass production.
- Monitor key operational metrics, including throughput, yield, equipment utilization, and project schedules.
- Lead on-site technical troubleshooting and quality investigations for process deviations, line abnormalities, and Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) issues.
- Evaluate root causes, verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and escalate issues requiring engineering or executive approval.
- Analyze process data, SPC trends, and process validation metrics to implement continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional execution by managing engineering documentation, resolving drawing/specification ambiguities, and tracking action items.
- Standardize manufacturing practices, reporting metrics, and engineering procedures across multiple supplier sites.
- Support supplier qualification and long-term manufacturing scalability while managing operational risks.
- Education & Experience: B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Electrical, or Manufacturing) with 5+ years of direct experience in lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
- Supplier Collaboration: Proven track record working directly with contract manufacturers or external supply chain partners.
- Quality & Problem Solving: Solid proficiency in battery manufacturing quality systems, process validation, statistical problem-solving (SPC/DOE), and root cause analysis.
- Documentation & Data: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, process documentation, and work instructions.
- Cross-Functional Influence: Strong technical judgment and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence external suppliers and balance production urgency with disciplined engineering decisions.
- Language Proficiency: Native or fluent Mandarin (spoken, reading, and writing) and professional proficiency in English (spoken and written).
- Form Factor Experience: Specific experience leading battery manufacturing scale-up for pouch or cylindrical cells.
- Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience navigating MES, ERP, and manufacturing data platforms.
- Global Collaboration: Prior experience collaborating across cross-time-zone teams (specifically bridging US and Asian operational hours).
- Location: Full-time on-site in Taiwan (frequent presence on factory floors).
- Local Travel: Regular travel between supplier facilities within Taiwan.
- Global Travel: Occasional international travel to Sila headquarters or global sites as needed.
- Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
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We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.
Skills Required
- B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
- 5+ years direct experience in lithium-ion battery manufacturing
- Experience working directly with contract manufacturers or external supply chain partners
- Proficiency with battery manufacturing quality systems, process validation, SPC/DOE, and root cause analysis
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, process documentation, and work instructions
- Strong technical judgment and communication; ability to influence external suppliers
- Native or fluent Mandarin (spoken, reading, writing) and professional proficiency in English
- On-site full-time in Taiwan with frequent factory floor presence
- Regular local travel between supplier facilities in Taiwan; occasional international travel
- Experience leading manufacturing scale-up for pouch or cylindrical cells
- Hands-on experience with MES, ERP, and manufacturing data platforms
- Experience collaborating across US and Asian time zones
What We Do
We are Sila—a next generation battery materials company dedicated to accelerating energy transformation for a more sustainable future. Our next-gen anode material is the first significant chemistry improvement to lithium-ion batteries to reach the market in 30 years. Our silicon anode material is a simple drop-in replacement to graphite and significantly boosts the energy density of lithium-ion batteries without compromising performance. Today, Sila science powers innovative consumer electronics. Tomorrow, it will fuel our EV future and the electrification of everything. We work directly with leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs to help accelerate product roadmaps, and partners with battery manufacturers commercial cell production. Our partners include BMW, Daimler, and ATL. Sila Nano’s first products significantly increase the energy density of state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries. Our materials are manufacturable economically at scale and are drop-in replacements to existing battery manufacturing processes.
