Battery Engineer, Automotive, China

WHO YOU ARE 

As a member of Sila's team in China, you will design, test and optimize the integration of Sila’s materials in Li-ion battery systems at battery cell makers in China to enable the highest energy density lithium ion batteries in the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 

• Lead and support detailed root cause analyses and implement solutions
• Facilitate technical collaboration between groups at Sila and external partners
• Conscientiously plan and effectively execute experiments to optimize and generate knowledge about the deployability of Sila’s materials
• Proactively invest in our company values and vision and champion them as we grow
• Effectively communicate experimental results and proposed solutions internally across diverse Sila teams and externally to customers and partners
• Significant travel (50%) to partner locations around China to support cell builds

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of work experience in battery industry preferred (fewer for candidates with an advanced degree)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a focus in in the physical sciences (Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Physics preferred)
• Collaborative and self-motivated working style
• Holistic and practical approach to problem solving, driven by curiosity and attention to detail
• Data-driven statistical and failure analysis skills
• Aptitude for conveying technical concepts and facilitating scientific discussions with a broad range of audiences 
• Experience with lithium-ion battery chemistry/failure analysis/manufacturing
• Native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese
• Business level English desired

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Ability to travel to customer/ partner sites in China as needed