--- title: 'Staff Engineer, Cell Manufacturing Design at Sila' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/staff-engineer-cell-manufacturing-design-sila-alameda-py9jhnmpr1hy' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-20' --- # Staff Engineer, Cell Manufacturing Design at Sila - **Company:** Sila - **Location:** Alameda, CA - **Posted:** 2026-10-13 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/silananotechnologies/jobs/8280053 ## 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 You’re an engineer excited to extend the frontier of domestic lithium-ion cell manufacturing. You understand and can articulate the interplay between cell design, equipment capabilities, and manufacturing line architecture. You have experience evaluating and selecting cell manufacturing equipment and thrive in complex projects where you can help define the vision and take deep ownership of the execution. As Sila’s first cylindrical Cell Manufacturing Design Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of expanding Sila’s business into cell manufacturing. You’ll be responsible for specifying new production lines, selecting equipment, coordinating installation, and developing processes for handoff to operations. You’ll work with multiple teams to leverage our innovation, anode manufacturing, and battery engineering experience towards producing state-of-the-art cells. ## Responsibilities and Duties - Process architecture: Perform in-depth evaluations of manufacturing process and equipment designs, highlight critical choices, and advise on cell designs - Supplier engagement: Define equipment requirements, lead technical engagements with suppliers, review detailed designs, and track project execution - Installation & testing: Oversee equipment installation and plan and execute detailed acceptance tests, including travel to supplier facilities - Process engineering & operational handoff: Direct process development and lead handoff to the operations team - Exemplify Sila’s values through collaboration with our team and support of our mission Knowledge and Skill Requirements (vs Preferred) - Industry experience: Minimum 7 years of lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing experience, with direct involvement in cylindrical cell equipment design and line bring-up (preferably state-of-the-art architectures like tabless/single-tab connections and aluminum cans) - Engineering fundamentals: Ability to appropriately leverage both mechanical fundamentals and internal or external experience to inform design choices - Project management: Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, clearly define priorities, and coordinate across internal teams and external vendors - Standards & Compliance: Experience incorporating safety, automation, and data collection best practices and regulatory requirements into equipment specifications - Communication & documentation: Strong communication skills with a track record of building accessible, durable knowledge bases - Requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s in engineering or physical science; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience. Physical Demands and Working Conditions - Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes - Move items up to 30 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts - Move long distances (such as from building to building) - Perform extended work inside low-humidity dry room environments The starting base pay for this role is between $172,000 and $218,000 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, and equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. LI#-RS1 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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