Field Application Engineer/Sr Field Application Engineer
- Location
- Alameda, CA
- Listed
- 6 days ago
Who You Are
As a Field Application Engineer/Sr Field Application Engineer within Product Management, you will play a vital role in advancing next-generation battery technology for industrial applications. We are seeking a curious, adaptable engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at managing diverse customer relationships, working directly with customers on a daily basis to resolve complex technical issues.
Bringing hands-on industry expertise across key lithium-ion cell components-including anodes, cathodes, separators, electrolytes, and foils-you will help bring commercial products to market and fulfill customer requirements. You are adept at prioritizing tasks, collaborating across technical teams, and partnering with business leads to design experiments, evaluate data, and build strategic plans.
If you are a collaborative, hands-on professional eager to drive the adoption of next-generation lithium-ion batteries in industrial devices, this role is for you.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Serve as a key technical liaison and collaborate directly with customers on a daily basis to resolve complex technical issues in industrial battery applications.
- Apply hands-on expertise with lithium-ion cell components (anodes, cathodes, separators, electrolytes, and foils) to support battery integration and bring commercial products to market.
- Partner with internal cross-functional technical teams and business leads to design experiments, evaluate performance data, and fulfill specific customer requirements.
- Develop strategic plans to accelerate and drive the adoption of next-generation lithium-ion battery technology in industrial devices.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- At least a B.S. in engineering or science and minimum of 3-10 years of experience in batteries or related field (fewer for candidates with an advanced degree).
- Technical background in lithium-ion battery technology and cell components (anodes, cathodes, separators, electrolytes, and foils), with experience in cell integration and commercial product bring-up.
- Proven ability to serve as a primary technical liaison, collaborating daily with industrial customers to resolve complex technical issues.
- Strong track record of partnering cross-functionally with technical teams and business leads to design experiments, analyze performance data, and deliver on customer requirements.
- Strategic problem-solving and project execution skills to drive technical adoption in industrial applications.
Physical requirements and environment
- Rarely: Carrying, Climbing, Crouching, Heights, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Narrow Spaces, Wet Climates, Hazards, Noise
- Occasionally: Lifting up to 5 lbs, Pinching, Standing, Stooping, Walking
Frequently: Gripping, Handling
Constantly: Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Reading, Repetitive Motions, Sitting:
Pay and benefits
The starting base pay for this role is between $128,000 and $191,000 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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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?
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
From Sila's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 3, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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