Senior Staff R&D Engineer – Thermal-Fluids & Process Modeling
sila nanotechnologiesAlameda, CA
Senior Staff R&D Engineer – Thermal-Fluids & Process Modeling
sila nanotechnologiesAlameda, CA
today
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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesEngineering ServicesBattery ManufacturingAbout the role
Overview:
In this role you will lead R&D projects to scale next-generation battery materials and one-of-a-kind manufacturing technology. You’ll blend modeling and experimentation to deepen physics-based understanding and to drive practical process designs. You’ll work closely with process, equipment, and manufacturing teams to translate fundamental insights into scalable solutions. This is a hands-on, interdisciplinary role with impact on giga-factory scale and overall company mission to enable clean energy transitions. Compensation / Benefits Total Rewards package equity opportunities competitive base pay on-site and travel flexibility benefits and perks professional growth opportunities
Responsibilities:
Lead R&D projects from design to analysis, including experimental planning and execution Apply scientific method to convert learnings into robust technologies Build and validate physics-based models (0D/1D/2D to 3D) for thermal-structural, reactive, and flow problems Identify and evaluate new technologies/tools to enhance capabilities Collaborate with engineering teams to translate fundamental knowledge into practical applications Synthesize and communicate learnings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Key requirements:
Track record of technical leadership in experimental R&D Proficiency with physics-based modeling and decision-making on model complexity Strong data analysis and ability to clean/interpret large datasets Hands-on laboratory testing aptitude and rapid execution capability Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages Strong fundamentals in heat transfer, fluids, structures, thermodynamics, kinetics, transport phenomena, and materials 10+ years of relevant experience; MS or PhD counts towards this curiosity and problem-solving drive ability to mentor without formal authority effective cross-functional communication Python programming COMSOL Multiphysics (preferred) 0D/1D/2D and 3D physics-based modeling
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Alameda, CA
Occupation
Materials Engineers
Industry
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Posted
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