R&D Operations Engineer at Sila Nanotechnologies
Alameda, CA 94501, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Dec, 25

Salary

162000.0

Posted On

16 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Data Collection, Materials

Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Description

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?

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

  • Hands on experience with sustenance of prototype-scale slurry mixing and roll-to-roll coating equipment and processes
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and improve them
  • Collaborative and self-motivated working style
  • Proficiency in data collection and analysis
  • Ability to carefully plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously
  • Understanding of materials
Responsibilities
  • Implement and monitor quality control procedures to reduce defects and improve overall product quality
  • Establish incoming material, in-process material, and final material inspection
  • Set-up SPC charts for process control
  • Conduct RCAs
  • Work collaboratively with technicians, requesters, and scientists to produce high quality slurries and coatings on the prototype-scale line
  • Lead continuous improvement projects on the electrode processing line to improve safety, quality and capacity
  • Implement lean manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma methodologies, and other process improvement strategies.
  • Mentor, train, coach, and support technicians
  • Maintain detailed documentation of manufacturing processes, changes, and Improvements
  • Generate reports on process performance, efficiency, and quality metrics for management review
  • Scope, plan and integrate new equipment and processes, improving their performance, output and yield
  • Invest in our company values and vision and champion them as we grow
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