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
Join us in solving the hardest technical challenges to enable a sustainable energy future. As an intern at Sila, our role is to provide you with valuable exposure to many parts of our business, such as battery operations, manufacturing operations, engineering, data science, research and much more. Let’s electrify our world together!
As a future Silazen, you are someone who is eager to explore the utility of the tools you know in practical applications and learn more while discovering new tools.
We believe how we work together is as important as the great things we accomplish. Foundational to this belief is building a strong and distinctive culture – one that is collectively shaped and owned by all Silazens. Together, we’re a company that values taking pride in our work, using data and first principles to make high quality decisions, leveraging diverse talent to help each other be better, and enjoying the journey as much as the destination.
This internship will take place from May to September.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Lead a project from start to finish while incorporating guidance from your mentor, manager, and peers
- Complete tasks end-to-end and provide tactical support when needed to drive toward shared team success
- Learn the inner workings of your team
- Build a collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and learning
- Partner with members of your team to resolve project challenges and establish appropriate solutions
- Share project updates with critical team members at regular intervals
- Interact directly and build relationships with technology and business leaders from across the organization
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Currently pursuing a BA/BS Degree or higher in Business, Finance, Legal, or similar field and returning to the program after the completion of the internship.
- Desire to learn and use varying tools and technologies
- Data handling and communication ability to support independent remote work
- Excellent documentation abilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- This internship may take place virtually, onsite or a hybrid of both depending on the team, scope of role, and evolving COVID safety requirements
- Required to have access to an internet connection for remote work
- Required to exercise good judgment and work safety at all times, including utilization of personal protective equipment and compliance with safety procedures
- Candidates must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
We’re excited to work with you!