Reliability Technician

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.

Who You Are

As a Reliability Technician you are expected to be a self-sufficient, hands on, inspector who ensures that the requirements of the API 510 and 570 inspection, examination, and testing are met. You will be directly involved in the inspection activities and responsible on behalf of Sila Nanotechnologies. You will take ownership of your responsibilities to oversee the quality assurance/quality control and play a key role in the hands on day-to-day activities

You regularly apply inspection, corrosion, welding and other technical concepts and practices with an emphasis on fabrication, assembly, installation, and manufacturing operations to further Sila's mission to develop equipment and subsystems for scaling up first of their kind chemical reactions. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform internal and external inspections to determine if a weldment or equipment meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard or document.
• Conduct inspection on equipment as scheduled to maintain the mechanical integrity of the fixed equipment of the facility.
• Compile and submit completed inspection reports in a timely manner.
• Pay attention to detail and be capable of recommending and approving repairs as well as performing visual inspection of completed work.
• Study equipment leak regulations applicable to location and customer base.
• Cooperate with personnel of the maintenance and engineering departments on problems of scheduling, methods of repair, materials utilization, and in arranging special inspection and advice on inspection requirements, corrosion allowances, access provisions, etc. for new designs.
• Request the services of the Corrosion Engineer on critical or unusual problems involving the cause, seriousness, and prevention of corrosion or other deterioration of plant equipment, and also on development of inspection methods. 
• Ensure adherence to Sila quality, technical, environmental and safety standards.
• Collaborate on engineering projects across all Sila Nanotechnologies Technology Development Projects. Specifically participate in Design-for-Maintainability and other engineering reviews prior to design lock: ensure quality during in house or third party fabrication, construction, and factory acceptance testing.
• Provide oral and written reporting on inspection.

• 2 years experience in weld inspection related activities (QC, NDT, etc.)
• Current American Petroleum Institute (API) API 510, 570, or 653 certification or ability to obtain in 12 months; or satisfactory completion of a visual/mechanical inspection training course.
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards including AWS, ASME, API (510 & 570) a MUST; working knowledge of methodologies also a plus.
• Knowledge of testing tools (e.g., DMV, helium leak detector and hydro tester)
• Knowledgeable on safety requirements for handling and storage of flammable and toxic gasses, confined entry, hazardous energy isolation and electrical safety.

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to walk long distances and stand for extended periods of time
• Able to occasionally kneel or bend
• 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. 

Regular Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm

The starting base pay for this role is between $25/hr and $32/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.