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?
You are a high-level performer who works independently within established guidelines to develop complex materials processing equipment. In your work at Sila, you will execute industrial process controls and instrumentation designs through influence and technical mastery, ensuring systems are safe, reliable, and well-documented. You possess excellent communication skills to harmoniously collaborate across teams and contribute to the growth and development of your teammates.
Responsibilities and Duties- Execute process controls and instrumentation designs for production-scale synthesis equipment by working collaboratively with other teams to design robust, modular, and well-documented controls.
- Implement control system strategies to execute processes, ensuring designs are incorporated in Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) according to established standards.
- Create and maintain design documentation—including instrument indexes, I/O lists, alarm lists, cause and effect matrices, and SIL/IPL verification forms—participate in HAZOP reviews, source and select instrumentation, and contribute to project templates.
- Engage successfully with a range of different outside vendors for process controls designs and electrical / instrumentation subsystems.
- Participate in safety reviews following established safety guidelines to ensure safe design of the process, and own closing controls recommendations.
- Assist in bringing online hardware and code.
- Gather feedback from end-users of your work and collaborate to implement actionable modifications, sharing best practices with the team.
- Proficiency in control system design principles, including PID control, cascade control, and advanced control techniques.
- Strong knowledge of instrumentation principles and devices (e.g., flow meters, level transmitters, temperature sensors) and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Profinet, Modbus).
- Experience with the full design lifecycle of process control systems, including creating Cause & Effect diagrams, Safety Requirements Specification (SRS), and Alarm Rationalization
- Hands-on experience with PLCs and writing Structured Text and familiarity with other IEC 61131-3 languages.
- Experience designing and programming intuitive and user-friendly human-machine interfaces (HMIs) to enable real-time monitoring and control.
- Experience with ensuring regulatory compliance related to process controls standards, such as, NFPA, UL508A, and IEC 61151.
- 5+ years of industry experience is required. B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering preferred.
- 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
- Climb stairs or over containment walls
- Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
- Travel up to 20%
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. #LI-FM1 #LI-Onsite
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
- 5+ years of industry experience
- Proficiency in control system design principles (PID, cascade, advanced control techniques)
- Hands-on experience with PLCs and writing Structured Text; familiarity with IEC 61131-3 languages
- Strong knowledge of instrumentation principles and devices (flow meters, level transmitters, temperature sensors) and industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Modbus)
- Experience with full design lifecycle of process control systems including Cause & Effect diagrams, Safety Requirements Specification (SRS), and Alarm Rationalization
- Experience designing and programming intuitive HMIs for real-time monitoring and control
- Experience with safety and regulatory standards related to process controls such as NFPA, UL508A, and IEC 61151
- Ability to create and maintain instrument indexes, I/O lists, alarm lists, cause and effect matrices, and SIL/IPL verification forms; participate in HAZOP reviews
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and work independently
- B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
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.
