Materials Development Engineer

About this role

Sila is seeking a Materials Development Engineer to play a critical role in developing next-generation battery materials aimed at enhancing energy density and minimizing size and weight. The position requires a blend of hands-on lab experience, data analysis, and collaboration with manufacturing to transition innovative materials into production-ready solutions.

What you'll do

• Design and optimize synthesis processes for anode materials
• Analyze battery cycling data to link performance metrics with material properties
• Characterize structure-property relationships in Li-ion battery materials
• Collaborate with manufacturing for scale-up of materials
• Translate R&D findings into actionable insights
• Implement analytical methods for accurate evaluation of materials

What they're looking for

• Ph.D. or MS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics
• 5+ years of industry experience
• Experience in materials-focused industries
• Track record in scaling synthesis and technology transfer
• Knowledge of Designed Experiments and research statistics
• Skills in battery and material characterization
• Proficiency in JMP and Python is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay between $151,000 and $177,500
• Total Rewards package including benefits, perks, and equity
• Commitment to diversity and an inclusive environment