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 Battery Engineer on the Battery Engineering team, you’ll be an integral part of the team working to usher in the next generation batteries for industrial devices. You are curious, enjoy fast-paced learning with multiple projects, are hands-on in the laboratory, and are data-driven. You’ve worked on the different components (anode, cathode, separator, electrolyte, foils) of the lithium-ion battery chemistries through your experience in the industry, and are looking to bring your cell design expertise to help launch commercial products. You can effectively prioritize your work to meet program objectives, and you’ll work across technical teams and consult with business partners to design experiments, analyze data, and create robust plans to meet our goals and support our internal customer programs. You’re an experienced, hands-on, team-oriented engineer with a desire to help deploy the next generation of lithium-ion batteries in industrial devices.
Responsibilities and Duties- Develop and execute comprehensive experiments in pouch full cells, covering a broad range of technical areas including slurry & coating, electrolyte optimization, cell design and integration, and electrochemical test methods
- Perform thorough failure analysis in small pouch full and prototype cells to identify root causes. Experience in other form factors is a plus
- Apply advanced data analysis, statistical methods, and modeling techniques to interpret test results, predict performance, and inform design iterations
- Effectively communicate ideas, plans, and results to internal stakeholders and support customer-facing data package preparation
- Accelerate learning cycles by developing new techniques or test methods to detect downstream challenges early in the development
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams at Sila (and as needed with external customers)
- Invest in our company values and vision and demonstrate and support them as we grow
- Strong technical background, experience with lithium-ion batteries including different process steps (slurry, coating, cell design and cell tear down) is required
- Well-organized and data-driven approach to problem solving and experimental design, driven by curiosity and attention to detail
- Proficiency in using databases, and data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, etc.
- Exceptional communication abilities with both internal groups and external customers; Mandarin / Korean / Japanese language fluency is a plus
- Ability to carefully plan and implement multiple projects simultaneously
- Understanding of lab safety best practices
- At least a B.S. in engineering or science and 4+ years of experience in batteries or related field (fewer for candidates with an advanced degree)
- Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
- Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
- Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
- (As needed) Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection
- (As needed) Up to 10% domestic and international travel
The starting base pay for this role is between $128,000 and $162,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
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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
- Experience with lithium-ion batteries and process steps (slurry, coating, cell design, cell tear down)
- Hands-on laboratory experience working with pouch full cells and prototype cells
- Experience performing failure analysis and root cause identification on cells
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and databases (e.g., JMP, Python)
- Strong, data-driven experimental design and statistical analysis skills
- Exceptional communication skills for internal stakeholders and customer-facing documentation
- Ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Understanding of lab safety best practices and ability to wear required PPE
- B.S. in engineering or science and 4+ years experience in batteries or related field (fewer years acceptable with advanced degree)
- Experience with other cell form factors (e.g., cylindrical, prismatic)
- Fluency in Mandarin, Korean, or Japanese
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.
