Jobs in Alameda, CA

About the role

As a Process Design Engineer within Sila’s Capital Projects team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of first-of-its-kind, auto-scale battery material manufacturing facilities. You will be responsible for the design of unit operations and shepherding those designs through detailed engineering for both new plants and retrofits.

What you'll bring

• You are a creative, diligent, and hands-on technical contributor who understands the process lifecycle—from initial feasibility and conceptual design through commissioning.
• In this role, you will apply your process engineering toolkit to take next-generation technology and transform it into robust manufacturing units.
• You will work seamlessly with multiple internal engineering teams and external partners to drive engineering execution and related procurement, ensuring process systems meet safety requirements, performance specifications, and cost targets.
• You will join a diverse team that starts with first principles to design and qualify processes for commercial production, collaborating closely with Research, Development and Engineering, Manufacturing, and EHS&S representatives to meet Sila’s manufacturing scaling objectives.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of industrial experience in process design, commissioning, and operations
• Strong familiarity with regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance requirements, including NFPA, API, ASME, OSHA, and related standards.
• Proficiency in process modeling software such as ASPEN, HYSYS, or equivalent simulation tools.
• Practical experience with basic control schemes and a functional understanding of advanced control strategies.
• Familiarity with safety-critical instrumentation, pressure relief systems, and operational alarm management.
• Experience navigating risk management protocols, including Management of Change (MOC) and participating in HAZOP studies.
• Proven ability to work independently as a technical contributor while collaborating effectively within a multi-disciplinary project team.