# Senior Process Controls Engineer at Sila Nanotechnologies

- Company: Sila Nanotechnologies
- What the company does: The modern silicon anode was invented and scaled by Sila. Titan Silicon delivers 20% more energy density for batteries powering millions of devices…. Backed by Bessemer.
- Company website: https://silanano.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Alameda, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-22
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/silananotechnologies/jobs/8069817
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/sila-nanotechnologies-senior-process-controls-engineer/

## About the role

You are a high-level performer who works independently within established guidelines to develop complex materials processing equipment. In your work at Sila, you will execute industrial process controls and instrumentation designs through influence and technical mastery, ensuring systems are safe, reliable, and well-documented. You possess excellent communication skills to harmoniously collaborate across teams and contribute to the growth and development of your teammates.

## What they're looking for

- Proficiency in control system design principles, including PID control, cascade control, and advanced control techniques
- Strong knowledge of instrumentation principles and devices (e.g., flow meters, level transmitters, temperature sensors) and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Profinet, Modbus)
- Experience with the full design lifecycle of process control systems, including creating Cause & Effect diagrams, Safety Requirements Specification (SRS), and Alarm Rationalization
- Hands-on experience with PLCs and writing Structured Text and familiarity with other IEC 61131-3 languages
- Experience designing and programming intuitive and user-friendly human-machine interfaces (HMIs) to enable real-time monitoring and control
- Experience with ensuring regulatory compliance related to process controls standards, such as, NFPA, UL508A, and IEC 61151

Tags: Automation & Equip Engineering