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About Us We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world? Who You Are As a R&D Battery Operations Engineer you will sustain and improve the capabilities necessary to enable our customers to realize the advantages of Sila’s technology in real-world cells. Responsibilities and Duties Implement and monitor quality control procedures to reduce defects and improve overall product quality Establish incoming material, in-process material, and final material inspection Set-up SPC charts for process control Conduct RCAs Work collaboratively with technicians, scientists and other engineers to produce high quality Experience with battery production and testing processes highly desired Lead continuous improvement projects on the battery assembly and testing processes of the R&D lab to improve safety, quality and capacity Implement lean manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma methodologies, and other process improvement strategies. Mentor, train, coach, and support technicians Maintain detailed documentation of manufacturing processes, changes, and improvements Data mining and generation of reports on process performance, efficiency, and quality metrics for management review Scope, plan and integrate new equipment and processes, improving their performance, output and yield Invest in our company values and vision and champion them as we grow Knowledge and Skill Requirements Hands-on industrial laboratory or manufacturing experience Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and improve them Collaborative and self-motivated working style Proficiency in data collection and analysis Ability to carefully plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously Understanding of materials Physical Demands and Working Conditions Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes Hands-on work in the lab expected up to 75% of the time Work Schedule Regular Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm The starting base pay for this role is between $128,000 and $162,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. LI#-RS1 LI#-Onsite Working at Sila We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.