Process Design Engineer

Position:
Process Design Engineer - Material Handling

Company:
Sila

Compensation:
The starting base pay for this role is between $151,000 and $191,000.

Location:
United States, Alameda, CA

Employment type:
Not specified

Work Arrangement:
Not specified

Short Summary:
As a Process Design Engineer within Sila’s Capital Projects team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of first-of-its-kind, auto-scale battery material manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities:
- Serve as a main point of contact for process engineering inquiries, focusing on bulk material handling systems.
- Execute design projects to close gaps or settle issues encountered in design.
- Shepherd unit operation designs through detailed engineering, generating Heat and Material Balances (HMBs), PFDs, P&IDs, and other project documentation.
- Lead and support process safety deliverables, including HAZOP recommendation closure and safety system designs.
- Identify gaps in capital project execution and assist in closure where appropriate.

Requirement:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 6+ years of industrial experience in process design, commissioning, and operations.
- Experience with bulk material handling, pneumatic conveying, blending, screening, and packaging systems is highly preferred.
- Strong familiarity with regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in process modeling software such as ASPEN, HYSYS, or equivalent.
- Hands-on process design experience including the generation of Heat and Material Balances (HMBs) and P&ID development.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and external design offices.

Benefits:
Not specified