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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Intermediate
Salary
Salary not provided
About the company:
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.
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 are very hands-on, familiar with hand tools, and eager to learn new skills as an Engineering Technician on the Equipment Design & Development team. You will be working on new process equipment builds, installations, and retrofits to help all of Sila. You will enable safe and reliable use of Sila’s equipment by documenting work thoroughly and communicating the status to affected groups. You are flexible and able to switch tasks based on changing priorities. Ideal candidates are certified in industrial machine repair or are interested in becoming certified as a future objective.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Build new equipment: fabricate and assemble new R&D and production tools. Projects include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and support process gas supply systems.
- Hazardous gas cylinder changes: Follow detailed procedures for safe connection and disconnection of hazardous, toxic, flammable, and/or pyrophoric gasses. Support team culture and discipline for gas and general safety
- Commissioning/Decommissioning: own or support commission/decommission activities (mechanical, electrical, controls) on process equipment, and supporting equipment
- Manufacturing Support: Respond to trouble calls; this includes process tools, facilities, line 1 equipment, battery equipment, and safety issues.
- Training and communication: Train on all SILA equipment, reach out to the equipment team for answers to questions and request training as needed. Continuous improvement: propose and implement new or improved systems and tools .
- Identify and execute upgrades to facility infrastructure to support tools and bring new capabilities online.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Ability to work carefully with delicate parts and large tools
- Consistent and reliable task completion
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, vacuum equipment, process piping, and process gas supply systems.
- Knowledge of testing tools (ex, DMV, helium leak detector, and hydro tester)
- Conscientious, curious, and deliberate approach to problem-solving
- Consistent and clear communication across multiple teams/shifts
- A.S degree, technical or vocational
- Familiarity with machine shop equipment
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
Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
The starting base pay for this role is between $39/hr and $52/hr 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. This role may also be eligible for overtime.
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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