Full-Time

Maintenance Mechanic

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Sila Nanotechnologies

Sila Nanotechnologies

201-500 employees

Develops advanced battery materials for EVs

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$43.75 - $55.29Hourly

Junior, Mid

Alameda, CA, USA

Onsite position.

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Basic understanding of fundamental physics and its application to pressurized fluid systems and energized circuits
  • Able to read and interpret P&IDs
  • Experience installing and replacing process instruments (pressure, temperature & flow sensors)
  • Experience performing maintenance and leak checks on various types of piping construction (stainless steel tubing, flanged piping, threaded piping, welded PVC pipe)
  • Able to train and develop other less experienced industrial maintenance technicians
  • Experience supporting facilities equipment (HVAC, chillers, boilers, lighting, exhaust fans)
  • Experience working with industry standards such as API, NFPA, NEC, IEEE, ANSI
Responsibilities
  • Maintain and service existing tools and facilities through executing preventative maintenance recipes
  • Create preventative maintenance and repair procedures
  • Troubleshoot process tooling and equipment
  • Complete technical job summaries and document follow ups
  • Work with outside vendors to schedule onsite maintenance and repairs
  • Identify and place purchase requests for critical spare parts
  • Adhering to safety policies and work procedures
  • Reporting safety incidents and near misses within 24 hours
  • Use Sila’s internal systems to share lessons learned from working on manufacturing equipment to improve work processes and safety guidelines
  • Working closely with engineering on tool improvements and future tool design
  • Providing feedback to design engineering on design for serviceability
Sila Nanotechnologies

Sila Nanotechnologies

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Sila Nanotechnologies develops advanced battery materials that enhance the performance of lithium-ion batteries, primarily for electric vehicles and energy storage applications. Their key product, Titan Silicon™, improves battery efficiency and capacity. Sila Nano partners with major manufacturers, such as Panasonic, to license their technology and supply high-performance materials. Unlike many competitors, Sila Nano focuses on scaling production to meet increasing demand while maintaining a commitment to environmental sustainability. The company's goal is to make electric vehicles more affordable and reduce the environmental impact of energy storage.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

Alameda, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

17%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sila's expansion plans aim for 150 GWh production capacity in five years.
  • Increased demand for silicon anode materials supports Sila's growth potential.
  • U.S. government funding for clean energy projects could aid Sila's expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competitors like QuantumScape threaten Sila's market share with advanced technologies.
  • Reliance on Panasonic poses risks if the partnership faces disruptions.
  • Delays in Moses Lake facility construction could impact production targets.

What makes Sila Nanotechnologies unique

  • Sila's Titan Silicon™ technology enhances EV battery performance and charging speed.
  • Partnerships with major manufacturers like Panasonic boost Sila's market credibility.
  • Sila's commitment to sustainability aligns with growing eco-friendly industry trends.

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