We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. As a Battery Engineer, you’ll be an integral part of the team working to usher in the next generation batteries for industrial devices.
Requirements
- 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 cylindrical and 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
- Facilitate technical collaboration between groups at Sila (and as needed with external customers)
- Invest in our company values and vision and champion them as we grow
- Ability to carefully plan and implement multiple projects simultaneously
- 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
- Experience with prototype pouch cells is required. Experience with cylindrical form factors and other cell form factors is a plus
- Proficiency in using databases, and data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, etc.
- Exceptional communication abilities with both internal groups and external customers; Mandarin language fluency is a plus
- Understanding of lab safety best practices
- At least a B.S. in engineering or science and 8+ years of experience in batteries or related field (fewer for candidates with an advanced degree)
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
