--- title: 'Manufacturing Engineer at Sila' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/manufacturing-engineer-sila-taiwan-djk30gg455bm' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Manufacturing Engineer at Sila - **Company:** Sila - **Location:** Taiwan - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/silananotechnologies/jobs/8120765 ## 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 As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be Sila's resident technical representative supporting battery cell manufacturing across one or more contract manufacturing sites in Taiwan. You will work closely with manufacturing operations, battery engineering, supplier quality, and global supply chain to identify production issues, perform first-level technical assessments, verify corrective actions, and drive manufacturing readiness throughout product development and mass production. ## Responsibilities and Duties On-Site Operations & Production Readiness - Serve a Sila's primary battery manufacturing technical liaison in Taiwan, providing direct technical  and operational leadership between supplier operations and Sila’s Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams. - Drive manufacturing readiness across all build phases (EVT, DVT, PVT), ramp-up, and mass production. - Monitor key operational metrics, including throughput, yield, equipment utilization, and project schedules. Technical Troubleshooting & Quality Assurance - Lead on-site technical troubleshooting and quality investigations for process deviations, line abnormalities, and Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) issues. - Evaluate root causes, verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and escalate issues requiring engineering or executive approval. - Analyze process data, SPC trends, and process validation metrics to implement continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives. Governance & Supplier Management - Coordinate cross-functional execution by managing engineering documentation, resolving drawing/specification ambiguities, and tracking action items. - Standardize manufacturing practices, reporting metrics, and engineering procedures across multiple supplier sites. - Support supplier qualification and long-term manufacturing scalability while managing operational risks. Knowledge and Skill Requirements - Education & Experience: B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Electrical, or Manufacturing) with 5+ years of direct experience in lithium-ion battery manufacturing. - Supplier Collaboration: Proven track record working directly with contract manufacturers or external supply chain partners. - Quality & Problem Solving: Solid proficiency in battery manufacturing quality systems, process validation, statistical problem-solving (SPC/DOE), and root cause analysis. - Documentation & Data: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, process documentation, and work instructions. - Cross-Functional Influence: Strong technical judgment and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence external suppliers and balance production urgency with disciplined engineering decisions. - Language Proficiency: Native or fluent Mandarin (spoken, reading, and writing) and professional proficiency in English (spoken and written). ## Preferred Qualifications - Form Factor Experience: Specific experience leading battery manufacturing scale-up for pouch or cylindrical cells. - Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience navigating MES, ERP, and manufacturing data platforms. - Global Collaboration: Prior experience collaborating across cross-time-zone teams (specifically bridging US and Asian operational hours). Physical Demands and Working Conditions - Location: Full-time on-site in Taiwan (frequent presence on factory floors). - Local Travel: Regular travel between supplier facilities within Taiwan. - Global Travel: Occasional international travel to Sila headquarters or global sites as needed. - Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location #LI-PL1  #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. ## About Sila ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Sila develops and manufactures next-generation silicon anode materials that dramatically improve the energy density and fast-charge capability of lithium-ion batteries. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series G – $375M raised in close of Series G round) - **Headquarters**: Alameda, California, USA - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: Gene Berdichevsky (CEO), Gleb Yushin (CTO), Alex Jacobs (VP, Engineering) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Battery materials / Advanced manufacturing / Clean energy - **Target customers**: B2B – automotive OEMs (Mercedes-Benz, BMW), consumer electronics makers (WHOOP), and cell manufacturers - **Mission / purpose**: “Power the world’s transition to clean energy” by delivering high-performance battery materials that require less mining, produce less CO₂, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. ## Products & Services - **Titan Silicon® Anode**: A drop-in silicon anode material that provides exceptional energy density and fast-charge improvements for any lithium-ion battery application. Already shipping in millions of devices (e.g., WHOOP 4.0). - **Battery Engineering Services**: A collaborative service that works with OEMs and cell suppliers to define and deliver optimized cell performance using Sila’s materials. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding exceeds $1B (including a $600M Series F in 2021, a $375M Series G close, and a $100M U.S. Department of Energy grant) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Panasonic Energy, REC Silicon (long-term supply agreement), and the U.S. DOE (ARPA‑E) - **Growth Signals**: - Commenced operations at a 600,000+ sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, Washington – the first and largest silicon anode plant in the western world. - Over 250 patents filed and pending worldwide. - Headcount of ~410 employees (LinkedIn, 2026), with 80% in the U.S. and strong technical hiring (40 active job postings, +25% quarterly growth). - Already powering millions of devices in the market (WHOOP). ## Competitive Advantages - **Foundational IP**: Invented by co‑founder and CTO Prof. Gleb Yushin (Georgia Tech), with a deep patent portfolio covering the low‑swell silicon anode chemistry and cell recipes. - **Proven at scale**: Only advanced battery materials company with both GWh‑scale production and millions of products in the field. - **Strategic partnerships**: Long‑term agreements with top automotive and consumer electronics brands, de‑risking future adoption. - **U.S. supply chain focus**: Moses Lake plant strengthens domestic battery manufacturing, reducing reliance on foreign supply. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale production**: Continue building out the Moses Lake facility and prepare for global deployment of Titan Silicon. - **Deepen OEM integration**: Work closely with partners like Mercedes‑Benz (EQG will be the first car powered by Sila material) to enable product‑level differentiation. - **Expand applications**: Move beyond automotive and wearable into grid storage, power tools, and other lithium‑ion‑powered devices. - **Sustainability**: Reduce mining and CO₂ emissions across the battery value chain. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Do great work with good people” – a collaborative, humble, and ambitious environment focused on solving hard technical challenges. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Equal opportunity employer with active Employee Resource Groups; DEI seen as a force multiplier for innovation. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401k with partial match up to $5,000, employee stock options (ISOs), generous parental leave, subsidized lunch, well‑stocked kitchen, charitable giving, and a pet‑friendly office (“Pups” program). - **Work environment**: Primarily on‑site at the Alameda HQ or Moses Lake manufacturing plant; engineering culture emphasizes cross‑disciplinary teamwork in chemistry, materials science, and manufacturing. - **Impact**: Contribute directly to the clean energy transition by commercializing breakthrough battery materials. ## Sources 1. [silanano.com](https://www.silanano.com/) 2. [silanano.com/about-us](https://www.silanano.com/about-us) 3. [silanano.com/careers](https://www.silanano.com/careers) 4. [silanano.com/culture](https://www.silanano.com/culture) 5. 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