Full-Time

Industrial Electro/mechanic

Posted on 7/31/2024

Sila Nanotechnologies

Sila Nanotechnologies

201-500 employees

Develops advanced battery materials for EVs

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$39 - $52Hourly

+ Overtime + Benefits + Perks + Equity

Entry, Junior

Alameda, CA, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Ability to work carefully with delicate parts and large tools
  • Consistent and reliable task completion
  • Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, vacuum equipment, process piping, and process gas supply systems.
  • Knowledge of testing tools (ex, DMV, helium leak detector, and hydro tester)
  • Conscientious, curious, and deliberate approach to problem-solving
  • Consistent and clear communication across multiple teams/shifts
  • A.S degree, technical or vocational
  • Familiarity with machine shop equipment
Responsibilities
  • Build new equipment: fabricate and assemble new R&D and production tools. Projects include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and support process gas supply systems.
  • Hazardous gas cylinder changes: Follow detailed procedures for safe connection and disconnection of hazardous, toxic, flammable, and/or pyrophoric gasses. Support team culture and discipline for gas and general safety
  • Commissioning/Decommissioning: own or support commission/decommission activities (mechanical, electrical, controls) on process equipment, and supporting equipment
  • Manufacturing Support: Respond to trouble calls; this includes process tools, facilities, line 1 equipment, battery equipment, and safety issues.
  • Training and communication: Train on all SILA equipment, reach out to the equipment team for answers to questions and request training as needed. Continuous improvement: propose and implement new or improved systems and tools .
  • Identify and execute upgrades to facility infrastructure to support tools and bring new capabilities online.
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™, is designed to improve battery efficiency and is used in partnership with major manufacturers like Panasonic. Sila Nano differentiates itself by focusing on strategic partnerships and licensing its technology to battery makers, allowing them to integrate high-performance materials into their products. The company aims to scale its production capabilities significantly, with plans to reach up to 150 GWh in the next five years, to meet the increasing demand for better battery solutions. Additionally, Sila Nano is committed to environmental sustainability, striving to reduce the ecological impact of energy storage through its manufacturing processes.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

Alameda, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for high-performance batteries benefits Sila's advanced materials.
  • EU's push for local battery production opens new partnership opportunities for Sila.
  • DOE's funding initiative supports Sila's R&D in advanced battery technologies.

What critics are saying

  • REC Silicon's plant shutdown threatens Sila's silane gas supply chain.
  • Sila's $1 billion valuation haircut suggests potential financial instability.
  • Dependence on Panasonic partnership poses risk if disruptions occur.

What makes Sila Nanotechnologies unique

  • Sila's Titan Silicon™ technology enhances EV battery performance significantly.
  • Partnerships with major OEMs like Panasonic boost Sila's market credibility.
  • Sila's commitment to sustainability sets it apart in the battery industry.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Company Equity

INACTIVE