Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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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

Sila Nanotechnologies is seeking a highly skilled Senior Drafter/Designer to join our Capital Projects team. In this role, you will be the technical lead for our drafting efforts, bridging the gap between operations and new capital infrastructure projects. You are a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing complex design documentation for manufacturing, and infrastructure spaces. You will work closely with the Capital Projects and Facilities Operations team to ensure all technical drawings are accurate, standardized, and ready for execution.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead Drafting Efforts: Serve as the primary point of contact for all drafting needs, leading both day-to-day operations and supporting capital projects.
• Design & Modeling: Create and maintain detailed 3D models and 2D construction drawings using AutoCAD Plant 3D and Revit.
• Collaboration: Work with internal engineering teams and external partners to conduct design review cycles, ensuring compliance with industrial codes.
• Site Support: Coordinate with project managers to track equipment installation and ensure "as-built" documentation is updated accurately.
• Standards Development: Establish and maintain drafting standards and documentation structures for the Design Technology group.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in drafting and design for industrial or manufacturing environments. Ability to create and update P&ID drawings, Isometrics and 3D models.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of AutoCAD Plant 3D is required; proficiency in Revit is a significant plus.
• Project Execution: Demonstrated experience in reviewing technical drawings and specifications for complex facility upgrades.
• Education: Background in an engineering or technical design discipline.
• Communication: Proven ability to communicate technical designs effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Location/Travel: Must be based in Alameda, CA (with a willingness to travel to Moses Lake, WA) or be permanently located in Moses Lake, WA.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to move long distances and remain stationary for extended periods.
• Willingness to work on active build sites for extensive periods.

The starting base pay for this role is between $110,000 and $138,000 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, and equity.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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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.