or apply directly on Sila's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Sila's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Sila's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Sila
- high 19 stale, 0 reposted of 31 open
- Hiring momentum
- 45 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Sila's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Sila.
About this role
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
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Sila as an employer.
What you need
- 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 you get
- Contract expected to last 3-6 months
- Starting base pay for this role is $61.25/hour-$77.88
Worth weighing
- 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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Listed by Sila on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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