# Staff Battery 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: 2026-07-07
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/silananotechnologies/jobs/8048982
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/sila-nanotechnologies-staff-battery-engineer/

## About the role

Leveraging our prototype electrode and cell lines, scale up electrodes, define, own and execute comprehensive experiments in multilayer pouch full cells to validate performance & safety and meet the customer needs. This includes a broad range of technical responsibilities, including slurry & coating, electrolyte optimization, cell design and integration, electrochemical test methods and deep understanding of battery safety.

## What they're looking for

- Experience in pilot scale electrode scale up and cell design, and familiarity with failure mechanisms
- Strong technical background, experience with lithium-ion batteries including different process steps (slurry, coating, cell design and cell tear down) is required
- Exceptional communication abilities with both internal groups and external customers, Mandarin / Korean / Japanese language fluency is a plus
- Proficiency in using databases, and data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, etc
- Ability to carefully plan and implement multiple projects simultaneously
- Well-organized and data-driven approach to problem solving and experimental design, driven by curiosity and attention to detail

Tags: Battery Engineering