Sila
battery materials
SeniorEngineer
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“Senior Engineer at Sila. Skills: reliable operation and optimization of production equipment, hands-on troubleshooting, practical design improvements for specific mechanical systems, resolve operational issues, equipment reliability, engineering documentation accuracy and compliance. Provide direct, hands-on mechanical engineering support to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and resolve daily production issues related to pumps, blowers, furnaces, and material handling equipment. Create and re”
What You'll Achieve.
power the world’s transition to clean energy; significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight; prevent unexpected downtime
Industry & Context.
technical troubleshooting; problem-solving skills
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, Enter spaces narrower than 3 feet and climb stairs or over containment walls, Precise and repetitive handling of a range of material quantities, Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, Demonstrated experience with industrial processes and equipment, such as pumps, motors, blowers, and valves, Proficiency in using CAD software for mechanical design, drafting, and drawing review, Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations for mechanical equipment in an industrial setting, analytical, technical troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, Proven ability to work independently on assignments and effectively as a member of a cross-functional team
Nice to Have
preferably in chemical process industries, manufacturing or equipment engineering environment, Familiarity with high-temperature environments (e. g. , furnaces) is a plus, Familiarity with Mechanical Integrity concepts within a Process Safety Management (PSM) facility
What You'll Do.
hands-on mechanical engineering support to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and resolve daily production issues related to pumps
and material handling equipment
Create and revise CAD models
and mechanical fixture designs to support immediate operational needs and minor equipment modifications
Work with the Maintenance team to refine equipment health check strategies
maintenance procedures
and lubrication plans for mechanical assets
Perform detailed technical reviews of mechanical design documents (drawings
specifications) to ensure compliance with applicable codes
and Sila internal specifications
Establish and maintain technical working relationships with external fabrication and repair services for specialized equipment and components
Utilize Sila's operational data and tools to propose and implement condition-based monitoring procedures that prevent unexpected downtime
Participate in feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for small-to-medium equipment upgrades or reliability improvement projects
Clearly document solutions and provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams regarding the function and repair of mechanical systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
effectively as a member of a cross-functional team; technical support to operations and maintenance teams
Full Job 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? Who You Are We are seeking an experienced Senior Equipment Engineer to focus on the reliable operation and optimization of our production equipment. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, your primary focus will be on day-to-day execution, hands-on troubleshooting, and implementing practical design improvements for specific mechanical systems. You will apply your specialized knowledge to quickly resolve operational issues, contribute to equipment reliability strategies, and ensure engineering documentation is accurate and compliant. Responsibilities and Duties Equipment Support & Troubleshooting: Provide direct, hands-on mechanical engineering support to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and resolve daily production issues related to pumps, blowers, furnaces, and material handling equipment. Design & Documentation: Create and revise CAD models, fabrication drawings, and mechanical fixture designs to support immediate operational needs and minor equipment modifications. Reliability & Maintenance Support: Work with the Maintenance team to refine equipment health check strategies, maintenance procedures, and lubrication plans for mechanical assets. Compliance & Review: Perform detailed technical reviews of mechanical d
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