# Sr Staff Engineer, Automation Controls 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: 2026-09-03
- Apply by: 2026-10-18
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/silananotechnologies/jobs/8165485
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/sila-nanotechnologies-sr-staff-engineer-automation-controls/

## About the role

As a Senior Staff Automation Controls Engineer at Sila, you will architect, design, and deploy robust, deterministic machine control software and electrical subsystems for complex, production-scale materials processing equipment. You will bridge cross-functional teams—from scientists to shop-floor technicians—to build high-reliability, first-of-a-kind industrial automation platforms.

## What they're looking for

- Experience: 10+ years of industry experience deploying mission-critical industrial automation systems and capital equipment
- Education: B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Preferred Domain Exposure: Experience with complex materials processing involving high technical risk (e.g., extreme temperatures/pressures, unforgiving chemistry, or strict uptime requirements)

Tags: Automation & Equip Engineering