Login
Post a Job

industrial Electrician

Sila Nanotechnologies | Alameda, CA

Rate:  -
\"Daily -
\"Hour -
\"Project -
Hiring starts approximately
This job is hiring at a future date. Apply now to get your name on the hiring list.
Posted Date 8/14/2024
Description 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

You are very hands-on, familiar with hand tools, and eager to learn new skills as an Engineering Technician on the Equipment Design & Development team. You will be working on new process equipment builds, installations, and retrofits to help all of Sila. You will enable safe and reliable use of Sila's equipment by documenting work thoroughly and communicating the status to affected groups. You are flexible and able to switch tasks based on changing priorities. Ideal candidates are certified in industrial machine repair or are interested in becoming certified as a future objective.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Build new equipment: fabricate and assemble new R&D and production tools. Projects include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and support process gas supply systems.
  • Hazardous gas cylinder changes: Follow detailed procedures for safe connection and disconnection of hazardous, toxic, flammable, and/or pyrophoric gasses. Support team culture and discipline for gas and general safety
  • Commissioning/Decommissioning: own or support commission/decommission activities (mechanical, electrical, controls) on process equipment, and supporting equipment
  • Manufacturing Support: Respond to trouble calls; this includes process tools, facilities, line 1 equipment, battery equipment, and safety issues.
  • Training and communication: Train on all SILA equipment, reach out to the equipment team for answers to questions and request training as needed. Continuous improvement: propose and implement new or improved systems and tools .
  • Identify and execute upgrades to facility infrastructure to support tools and bring new capabilities online.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
  • Ability to work carefully with delicate parts and large tools
  • Consistent and reliable task completion
  • Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, vacuum equipment, process piping, and process gas supply systems.
  • Knowledge of testing tools (ex, DMV, helium leak detector, and hydro tester)
  • Conscientious, curious, and deliberate approach to problem-solving
  • Consistent and clear communication across multiple teams/shifts
  • A.S degree, technical or vocational
  • Familiarity with machine shop equipment
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
  • Able to walk long distances and stand for extended periods of time
  • Reach low shelves or items on the floor
  • Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection when required
  • Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes
Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

The starting base pay for this role is between $39/hr and $52/hr 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. This role may also be eligible for overtime.

Working at Sila
Salary45.50 Hour
Trade
Electrician
Per Diem
None

Share this job