Sr/Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

The role

This person will focus on the reliable operation and optimization of production equipment. They will provide hands-on troubleshooting and implement design improvements for mechanical systems.

What you will do

• Provide hands-on mechanical engineering support to troubleshoot production issues with pumps, blowers, furnaces, and material handling equipment.
• Create and revise CAD models, fabrication drawings, and mechanical fixture designs.
• Work with the Maintenance team to refine equipment health check strategies, maintenance procedures, and lubrication plans.
• Perform technical reviews of mechanical design documents to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Establish and maintain technical relationships with external fabrication and repair services.
• Utilize operational data to implement condition-based monitoring procedures.
• Participate in feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for equipment upgrades.
• Document solutions and provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 4-8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial processes and equipment, such as pumps, motors, blowers, and valves.
• Proficiency in using CAD software for mechanical design, drafting, and drawing review.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations for mechanical equipment in an industrial setting.
• Strong analytical, technical troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Wear personal protective equipment including lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes.
• Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts.
• Move long distances and be stationary for extended periods of time.
• Reach low shelves or items on the floor.
• Enter spaces narrower than 3 feet and climb stairs or over containment walls.

Nice to have

• Experience in chemical process industries, manufacturing or equipment engineering environment.
• Familiarity with high-temperature environments (e.g., furnaces).
• Familiarity with Mechanical Integrity concepts within a Process Safety Management (PSM) facility.

Benefits

• Total Rewards package can include benefits, perks, and equity.

About the company

Sila is a next-generation battery materials company. They engineer and manufacture battery materials to increase energy density and reduce size and weight.