Battery Prototyping Engineer

About Us

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?

Who you Are  

You’re an engineer excited to integrate mechanical, electrical, process, software, and test engineering to drive R&D forward. You enjoy using design thinking to put creative solutions into practice and are driven to quickly test out and iterate concepts. You know how to be a thoughtful, supportive team member, and are ready to both give and receive feedback with humility. You appreciate that the best R&D happens when scientists and engineers have world-class tools and want to be a key part of the team creating them.

Responsibilities and Duties  

• Lead the design, development, qualification, and scaleup of novel electrode and cell prototyping and testing capabilities


• Manage projects involving multiple functions to stay on target and keep stakeholders informed


• Document and train teammates on the operation and data analysis of systems and processes


• Proactively identify issues and support operations by continuously improving system performance


• Invest in our values and vision and champion them as we grow

Knowledge and Skill Requirements 

• Experience developing materials, assembly, or test processes, particularly for R&D


• Demonstrated cross-functional project management skills


• Experience implementing safety and data collection/analysis best practices


• At least a B.S. in engineering or physical science and 5 years of hands-on industry experience; lithium-ion battery experience is a plus


• Experience in computer automated design (mechanical or electrical) is a plus

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes


• Move items up to 30 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts


• Move long distances (such as from building to building)


• Precisely manipulate equipment and tools, such as screwdrivers and wrenches

The starting base pay for this role is between $151,000 and $177,500 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.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. #LI-RS1 #LI-onsite

Working at Sila

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.