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New Materials Reactor Design Engineer-Contract

Sila
Location
Alameda, CA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Applied R&D
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
  • At least 6 months’ prior experience working full-time in academic and/or industrial research & development environments
  • Proficiency in mechanical design, CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Programming experience (C, Python, .NET, or IEC 61131 PLC automation preferred)
  • Knowledge of AC and DC power fundamentals, sensor/signal troubleshooting, and field wiring best practices
  • Experience with complex, multidisciplinary technical systems
What the job really is

As a New Materials Reactor Design Engineer at Sila, you will design, build, and test new R&D hardware for chemical vapor deposition projects. You will lead the design process from concept to deployment, collaborate with contractors and vendors, and iterate on designs based on user feedback. Your role will also involve diagnosing and solving problems, documenting your work, and ensuring successful handoffs to end-users.

Benefits
  • Contract expected to last 3-6 months
  • Starting base pay for this role is $61.25/hour-$77.88
Things to weigh
  • No remote work mentioned, role is onsite
  • Contract position may imply less job security
  • Physical demands include moving items up to 50 lbs and wearing personal protective equipment
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