Corrosion Engineer

Number of employees

360

Moses Lake, WA, United States

Posted on: 2022-06-29

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

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About the company:

We are Sila—a next generation battery materials company dedicated to accelerating energy transformation for a more sustainable future. 

Our next-gen anode material is the first significant chemistry improvement to lithium-ion batteries to reach the market in 30 years. Our silicon anode material is a simple drop-in replacement to graphite and significantly boosts the energy density of lithium-ion batteries without compromising performance. 

Today, Sila science powers innovative consumer electronics. Tomorrow, it will fuel our EV future and the electrification of everything. 

We work directly with leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs to help accelerate product roadmaps, and partners with battery manufacturers commercial cell production. Our partners include BMW, Daimler, and ATL.

Sila Nano works directly with leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs to help accelerate product roadmaps, and partners with battery manufacturers commercial cell production. 

Sila Nano’s first products significantly increase the energy density of state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries. Our materials are manufacturable economically at scale and are drop-in replacements to existing battery manufacturing processes.

Job Title: Corrosion Engineer

About Us

We design and produce engineered materials that dramatically increase the energy density of rechargeable Li-ion batteries. We enable smaller, lighter, longer lasting electronic devices and unlock mass adoption of affordable, long-range electric vehicles. Our products work today, are a drop-in solution for existing battery manufacturing processes, and can be manufactured economically at scale. 

Sila was founded in 2011 and is based in Alameda, CA. Our founders are two early Tesla Motors battery engineers and a Professor of Materials Science at Georgia Tech. We’re backed by top tier venture capital firms, led by Bessemer Venture Partners, Matrix Partners, Sutter Hill Ventures, and In-Q-Tel. 

Our company culture is built on personal growth, mutual trust, inclusiveness, and safety. We are building a world-class materials company, where our team is close, debates are data-driven, and our nerdiest office puppies are named Angstrom, Lumen, and Gadget. 

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. 

Who Are You

You are hands on, familiar with hand tools and eager to learn new skills as an Corrosion Engineer on the Equipment Design & Development team. 

You will collaborate with the process engineers and operating teams to improve the reliability of the equipment and improve the utilization of the process. 

You will be responsible for documenting material testing plans, reviewing inspection findings, identifying corrosion and damage mechanisms, and recommending materials of construction for repairs and replacement equipment.

Responsible For

  • Develop knowledge on corrosion behavior and failure modes of production equipment. 
  • Use knowledge generated to recommend corrective strategies and develop institutional knowledge to improve performance.
  • Lead incident investigations related to corrosion and damage.
  • Lead the development of Integrity Operating Windows.
  • Create and support development of corrosion monitoring plans and control limits; Provide corrective actions for production to implement.
  • Lead development and implementation of Corporate Programs and Corrosion Studies including Damage Mechanism Review (DMR).
  • Conduct experiments or design and manage experiments conducted in-house or by third-party consultants/contractors.
  • Effectively communicate ideas, expertise, and results internally across diverse Sila teams to collaboratively accomplish cross-functional goals.
  • Continuous improvement: Reviewing inspection findings, identifying corrosion and damage mechanisms, and recommending materials of construction for repairs and replacement equipment.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferably with qualification in corrosion engineering with 7+ years experience in process and utilities of petroleum refineries and.or chemical process plants
  • Current certification or Actively work toward obtaining industry certifications including National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), API 571, API 577, API 580, and NACE Corrosion Technician.
  • Strong written and spoken Communication Skills

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
  • Able to walk long distances and stand for extended periods of time 
  • Reach low shelves or items on the floor
  • Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection when required
  • Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes

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