R&D Ops Engineer

7 days ago

Alameda, United States Sila Nanotechnologies Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout 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 are an experienced slurry mixing and roll-to-roll coating engineer. You will sustain and improve the prototype-scale electrode processing capabilities necessary to enable our customers to realize the advantages of Sila's technology in real-world cells.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • 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
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
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
  • Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
  • Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
  • Hands-on work in the lab expected up to 75% of the time

The starting base pay for this role is between $112,000 and $142,000 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.

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.

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