Materials Development Engineer

About UsAt Sila, we are pioneering the future of energy storage as a cutting-edge battery materials company. Our goal is to accelerate the world's shift towards clean energy by developing advanced lithium-ion batteries. Our innovative materials significantly enhance energy density while minimizing size and weight, leading to more powerful batteries that can transform consumer electronics and promote the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, ultimately reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. Join us as we tackle one of society's most pressing challenges and redefine the boundaries of what is achievable in energy technology.Your RoleAs a Process Integration Engineer, you will play a vital role at the nexus of Research & Development (R&D) and High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM). You will be tasked with developing and optimizing manufacturing workflows across diverse products and unit operations aimed at maximizing yield, reliability, and performance. This impactful position is ideal for a proactive builder who thrives in collaborative settings, possesses a strong foundation in process engineering principles, and is eager to introduce innovative materials-based technologies to the marketplace.

About UsAt Sila, we are pioneering the future of energy with next-generation battery materials. Our mission is to facilitate a global transition to clean energy by innovating lithium-ion battery technology. Our team is dedicated to engineering and manufacturing advanced battery materials that enhance energy density while minimizing size and weight. The outcome? More compact and powerful batteries that drive innovation in consumer electronics and accelerate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, helping us reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Join us as we tackle one of the most significant challenges of our time and redefine what is possible!Who You AreAs a Senior Process Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role at the intersection of Research & Development and High-Volume Manufacturing. You will be tasked with developing and optimizing manufacturing process workflows across various products and unit operations, enhancing yield, reliability, and performance. This role is perfectly suited for a collaborative individual who possesses a solid foundation in process engineering and is passionate about commercializing new material technologies.

About UsAt Sila, we are at the forefront of the clean energy revolution, dedicated to creating innovative battery materials that power a sustainable future. Our mission to enhance lithium-ion batteries focuses on engineering and manufacturing advanced materials that significantly boost energy density while minimizing size and weight. This leads to smaller, more efficient batteries that advance consumer electronics and facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Join us in tackling one of the most significant challenges of our era and be part of a team committed to reshaping the future.Your RoleAs a Staff Process Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role at the intersection of Research & Development and High-Volume Manufacturing. You will be tasked with developing and refining manufacturing processes across a variety of products and operations to maximize yield, reliability, and performance. This is a high-impact position ideal for a collaborative builder who possesses a strong foundation in process engineering and a passion for bringing innovative materials technologies to market.

About UsAt Sila, we are pioneering the future of battery materials with a mission to drive the transition to clean energy. Our innovative team is focused on creating superior lithium-ion batteries from the inside out, enhancing energy density while minimizing size and weight. This leads to more powerful, compact batteries that can revolutionize consumer electronics and accelerate the shift to electric vehicles, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. Join us as we tackle one of today's most pressing challenges and redefine the possibilities in battery technology.Who You AreAs a Senior Staff Process Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role at the intersection of R&D and High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM). You will take charge of optimizing manufacturing processes across various products and operations to enhance yield, reliability, and performance. This high-impact position is tailored for a collaborative builder who possesses a strong foundation in process engineering and is eager to bring innovative materials-based technologies to market.

genefab seeks a Senior Process Engineer to join the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team in Alameda, CA. This role centers on refining manufacturing processes and safeguarding product quality. Role overview The Senior Process Engineer leads efforts to enhance manufacturing operations. The position involves reviewing and optimizing workflows to improve efficiency and consistency in production. What you will do Lead projects aimed at improving processes throughout manufacturing Analyze operational data to spot trends and suggest actionable solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to put changes in place and address challenges Requirements Proven experience in process improvement within a manufacturing environment Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Comfort working with teams from various disciplines

Empowering the World with Rare-Earth MetalsAt Solcoa, we are dedicated to stabilizing the supply chain of rare-earth metals in the western world, essential for every fighter jet, electric vehicle, wind turbine, smartphone, and generator. As one of the few companies outside China producing these vital resources, we proudly offer a 100% U.S. supply of both light and heavy rare earths. Our innovative carbon-zero process transforms end-of-life magnets directly into metal, facilitating energy independence and securing critical resources for the future.We are a dynamic, well-funded team committed to rapidly advancing rare-earth production in the West. Join us in building a world-class team to tackle this urgent challenge.The Opportunity — Senior Process EngineerIn this pivotal role, you will spearhead the scale-up of our pilot operations into a demonstration plant, establishing the foundation for subsequent commercial facilities. You will convert research and development outputs into engineered processes, collaborate with external engineering firms and EPCs, and ensure the safe, timely construction and commissioning of our operations.

As the Business Intelligence Integration Lead at Penumbra, you will be instrumental in shaping our company's strategic vision. This pivotal role requires a seasoned Integration Strategy Architect with profound knowledge in designing, evaluating, and refining enterprise integration frameworks. You will leverage your architectural acumen to assess current integrations and propose best practices, target-state architectures, and integration strategies that align with both business and IT objectives. Key Responsibilities• Define and take ownership of the enterprise integration strategy, including architectural standards and best practices.• Develop and implement integration strategies that align with business goals and IT directives.• Design and oversee API-led, event-driven, and canonical data integration patterns, ensuring robust integration solutions that span ERP and other enterprise systems.• Lead integration architecture initiatives for our ERP platform SAP S/4HANA, as well as applications such as Active Directory, UKG, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and MES Systems like Camstar/OpCenter.• Utilize Boomi AI for enhanced mapping, transformation, and integration acceleration, while identifying opportunities for AI-driven optimization.• Conduct thorough analyses of existing integration landscapes to identify gaps, risks, redundancies, and performance issues.• Recommend modernization and optimization strategies for integration solutions.• Provide architectural guidance on hybrid integration patterns and solutions, particularly during cloud migration phases.• Design Boomi cloud deployment strategies to ensure high availability and support disaster recovery.• Establish integration governance encompassing design principles, naming conventions, error handling, logging, monitoring, and security standards.• Collaborate with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, application teams, and vendors to ensure alignment between integration solutions and business requirements.• Mentor integration developers and technical teams on architectural standards and best practices.• Assist in planning the integration roadmap, including estimation and technical decision-making.• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and data privacy requirements.• Possess advanced experience in the development, construction, testing, and maintenance of data architecture.

Role overview The Principal of OA&A Process Excellence at Penumbrainc will drive improvements in operational processes across the organization. This position is based in Alameda, CA and works with several departments to find ways to increase efficiency and raise quality standards. What you will do Lead projects aimed at optimizing and streamlining operational workflows Use process improvement skills to help the company meet its objectives Promote a culture that values innovation and ongoing improvement Work closely with teams throughout the company to share and encourage best practices

Join Jitterbit, a leading integration platform, as a Senior Software Engineer. In this pivotal role, you'll design, develop, and implement innovative software solutions that enhance our integration capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet and exceed customer expectations. Your expertise will drive the evolution of our technology stack and contribute to our mission of simplifying integration for businesses worldwide.

General OverviewJoin the dynamic Manufacturing Engineering team at Penumbra, where you'll tackle intricate challenges and devise groundbreaking solutions. Your role will focus on providing advanced manufacturing technology, optimizing production processes, and facilitating the successful commercialization of new products. By collaborating across various engineering divisions, as well as with Production, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance teams, you will address and resolve production floor issues and implement creative engineering enhancements to both production lines and quality systems.Your Responsibilities• Address complex engineering challenges with innovative solutions.• Perform thorough root cause analysis and propose effective solutions.• Facilitate communication of problems and solutions across departments.• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure effective communication and timely updates.• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), deviations, engineering change orders, and supplier documentation, leveraging a Quality Management System for continuous improvement.• Engage in troubleshooting electromechanical products using failure analysis techniques and implement actionable solutions.• Lead supplier-level project implementations, ensuring adherence to timelines and milestones.• Approach problems with a meticulous, detail-oriented mindset.• Provide independent recommendations for project strategies and execution.• Support production requirements effectively.• Create and uphold comprehensive product and process documentation.• Monitor and enhance process and equipment performance, focusing on yield optimization.• Design fixtures, procure tools and equipment, and integrate new fixtures into production.• Test and validate processes, equipment, raw materials, and end products.• Author test protocols and reports, drawing conclusions and recommendations from test outcomes.• Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering phases within projects.• Develop specifications for products, processes, or equipment.• Utilize statistical techniques and engineering expertise to develop and refine processes.• Collaborate with suppliers and external resources for effective process improvement initiatives.

genefab is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer based in Alameda, CA. The role centers on designing, implementing, and refining manufacturing processes. The main goal is to enhance product quality and boost efficiency within the engineering group. Key responsibilities Create manufacturing processes for both new and existing products Drive improvements that increase process efficiency Streamline workflows to help maintain consistent product quality Role impact This position plays a key part in shaping genefab’s manufacturing approach. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer’s knowledge directly supports the company’s mission and ongoing innovation efforts.

Saildrone Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical systems for unmanned surface vehicles. The position is based in Alameda, California. Role overview This role focuses on building and improving the electrical systems that power Saildrone's ocean data platforms. The work directly supports innovative methods for collecting information from the marine environment. Key responsibilities Design electrical systems for unmanned surface vehicles Develop solutions to support new ways of gathering ocean data Location This position is located in Alameda, California, United States.

About UsAt Sila, we are pioneering the future of battery technology. Our mission is to facilitate the world’s shift to sustainable energy solutions. Our innovative team is dedicated to developing advanced lithium-ion battery materials that enhance energy density while minimizing size and weight. This commitment results in smaller, more efficient batteries that drive innovation in consumer electronics and accelerate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. Join us in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time and reshape the possibilities of energy storage.Who You AreWe are looking for a skilled Senior Equipment Engineer who will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and optimization of our manufacturing equipment. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for daily operations, hands-on troubleshooting, and implementing innovative design improvements for mechanical systems. Your expertise will be instrumental in swiftly resolving operational challenges, contributing to equipment reliability initiatives, and maintaining accurate engineering documentation.

About PykaAt Pyka, we are on a mission to revolutionize transportation by delivering safe, clean, and cost-effective solutions through autonomous electric aviation.Our unique approach involves deploying our cutting-edge technologies across various industries that benefit from autonomous electric aircraft, starting with the most critical and hazardous tasks. We are committed to manufacturing groundbreaking products at scale while enhancing the safety, reliability, and performance of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.Our innovative ecosystem includes proprietary flight control software, advanced avionics, high power density motors, sophisticated motor controllers, energy-efficient batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.Currently, we provide autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to clients across four continents and have achieved pioneering regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft facilitates remote connectivity and enhances delivery networks, ensuring the swift transport of essential supplies. In agriculture, our crop protection aircraft serves as an autonomous tool, making aerial applications safer, more precise, and environmentally friendly. Both aircraft are designed for cost-effective operation, ease of deployment, and significantly lower CO2 emissions in their respective sectors.Your work at Pyka will enhance lives today while propelling the future of electric aviation forward.Role OverviewWe are seeking a passionate Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team of engineers. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing a wide range of mechanical components and subsystems throughout the entire lifecycle, from initial concept to serial production. Our Mechanical Engineering team collaborates closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Flight Test Engineers, and fellow Mechanical Engineers to design, test, and refine mechanical components and assemblies. This position is suited for those ready to tackle significant engineering challenges—our team manages the same quantity of hardware as teams ten times larger. Join us for a fast-paced environment offering immense opportunities for ownership, contribution, professional growth, and development.

Join Penumbrainc as a Quality Engineer I and play a vital role in ensuring the excellence of our products. In this entry-level position, you will be responsible for performing quality assurance tasks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the development of innovative solutions. If you are passionate about quality and eager to start your career in engineering, we want to hear from you!

General OverviewAs a Quality Engineer I at Penumbra, you will be instrumental in ensuring the excellence of our groundbreaking medical devices designed to combat some of the most challenging health conditions globally. Unlike traditional quality engineering roles, our environment presents you with complex technical challenges. Your contributions will significantly influence the safety and well-being of patients worldwide who rely on our innovations. You will harness your creative problem-solving skills throughout all phases, from initial concept through commercialization and ongoing enhancements.Your Responsibilities• Contribute valuable insights to the design control process and assist in the development and launch of new products.• Utilize your expertise in Penumbra’s Quality Management System to support manufacturing operations, supplier quality, and new product development.• Identify and lead initiatives for process optimization, yield enhancement, and cycle time reduction.• Investigate and resolve root causes of in-process quality assurance issues.• Collaborate on production lines that manufacture high-performance products.• Comply with the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS), along with domestic and international quality regulations, standards, and procedures.• Ensure adherence to QMS and regulations by department members.• Engage in additional activities that require familiarity with principles and techniques relevant to specific project areas.What You Bring• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or laboratory setting is strongly preferred.• Demonstrated ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where ambiguity is embraced.• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a scientific discipline is required.• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential.• A strong enthusiasm for collaboration in a feedback-rich team culture is preferred.Working Environment• Office, laboratory, and cleanroom settings.• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.• Physical requirements include lifting and moving items up to 25 pounds.• Ability to navigate between buildings and floors is necessary.• Must remain stationary and utilize computer or standard office equipment for extended periods.• Must be capable of reading, drafting emails, and creating documents and spreadsheets.• Ability to move within the office and access supplies as necessary.• Must effectively communicate and exchange accurate information with colleagues at all levels daily.Location and Compensation• Alameda, CA• Salary range: $80,000 to $105,000

Join Penumbra Inc. as a Business Process Analyst within our Customer and Field Support Operations (CFSO) team. In this role, you will focus on driving impactful improvements and innovative solutions that enhance our operational efficiency. Your expertise in process analysis, project management, and stakeholder engagement will be essential as you work closely with IT, SAP teams, Accounting, and Sales Operations. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Operations, you'll play a pivotal role in bridging communication and collaboration across departments. Your responsibilities will include gathering business requirements, spearheading project initiatives, optimizing existing systems, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory compliance.

Join our innovative team at Silana Technologies as a Staff Electrolyte Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing electrolyte formulations that enhance the performance of our cutting-edge technology. Your expertise will contribute to advancing our product line and driving success in our projects.

THE COMPANYSaildrone Inc. is a pioneering maritime defense organization and the foremost authority in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). With unparalleled ocean miles and extensive real-world operational experience, Saildrone actively deploys combat-ready systems that bolster national security and strategic force projection globally, operating around the clock, every day of the year.Our manufacturing and R&D headquarters are situated in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations based in Washington, DC, and deployment centers across Europe and the Middle East. By integrating proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, and renewable energy solutions, Saildrone is redefining the operational capabilities of the Navy of tomorrow. Become part of a dynamic, mission-focused team that stands at the forefront of maritime security and autonomous technological innovation.THE POSITIONSaildrone is in search of a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to join our Core Vehicle Systems team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in integrating cutting-edge sensors and hardware subsystems into our autonomous marine vessels while enhancing the onboard software responsible for navigation, telemetry, and autonomy at sea. We are looking for a technical leader who excels in transforming ambiguity into clarity, independently driving execution in a fast-paced setting, and elevating software quality for systems designed to perform reliably in the harshest maritime conditions for extended periods.This position requires onsite presence in Alameda, CA in the Bay Area three days per week as part of our hybrid working model. Remote work is not an option.THE TEAMThe Robotics Software Engineering team is charged with developing the software systems that empower Saildrone’s autonomous fleet to navigate the most isolated maritime environments on the planet. We are committed to delivering robust and scalable vehicle systems software that supports global maritime domain awareness within a national security and defense framework.THE RESPONSIBILITIESDesign, develop, and maintain core C++ onboard software systems to ensure reliable navigation, telemetry, actuator control, and power system interfaces for long-duration deployments.Integrate new sensors and hardware subsystems to enhance vehicle capabilities, ensuring precise data acquisition, validation, and performance in constrained computing environments.Architect and implement resilient interfaces between vehicle software, embedded firmware, and hardware components.Manage telemetry systems, including data libraries and satellite communications, ensuring seamless operation.