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Staff Engineer, Battery Engineering

Sila
Alameda, California
Full Time
Posted January 22, 2026
$151k - $191k
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Job Description

A Battery Engineer responsible for designing, testing, and analyzing lithium-ion batteries for consumer electronics, collaborating with technical teams and customers to ensure performance meets requirements, and supporting the deployment of next-generation battery technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the technical success of multiple consumer electronics customer programs
  • Design, conduct, and analyze experiments to test battery cell performance against customer requirements
  • Communicate ideas, plans, and results internally and externally to customers
  • Facilitate technical collaboration between internal teams and external customers
  • Synthesize customer technical challenges and act as a bridge between customer and internal teams

Requirements

  • Ability to carefully plan and implement multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong technical background, experience with lithium-ion batteries is a MUST
  • Well-organized and data-driven approach to problem solving and experimental design, driven by curiosity and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in using databases, and data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, etc.
  • Exceptional communication abilities with both internal groups and external customers
  • At least a B.S. in engineering or science
  • 7 years of experience in batteries or related field, or fewer years with an advanced degree
  • Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
  • Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier, printer, etc., in a fixed location
  • Move long distances such as from building to building and be stationary for extended periods of time
  • Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection
  • Up to 20 domestic and international travel as needed

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: $151,000 to $191,000
Work schedule: Not explicitly specified, but involves travel up to 20 domestic and international trips as needed
Work environment perks: Onsite work, use of personal protective equipment, opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment
Additional benefits: Total Rewards package including benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses

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