or apply directly on Sila's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Sila's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Sila's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Sila
- high 30 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
- 2026-10-22
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 Lead Mechanical Engineer at Sila, you will oversee the design and development of manufacturing-scale reactors, ensuring a smooth transition from R&D to production. Your role will involve leading design initiatives, performing thermal and structural modeling, and managing project lifecycles while prioritizing safety and compliance. You will also mentor junior engineers and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the manufacturability and reliability of next-generation battery equipment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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 Engineering or a closely related field
- 10+ years of mechanical design experience in industrial equipment environments with a focus on large-scale manufacturing
- Proficiency in mechanical design software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD)
- Strong technical expertise in reactor systems, thermal/fluid equipment, and fabrication methods
- Analytical proficiency in FEA analysis, thermal modeling, and precision tolerancing for reactor equipment
- Working knowledge of mechanical codes, industrial regulations, and Process Safety Management (PSM) environments
Nice to have
- Familiarity with designing for high-temperature environments
What you get
- Starting base pay between $172,000 and $218,000
- Competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses
Worth weighing
- Travel up to 15% required
- Physical demands include moving items up to 50 lbs and wearing personal protective equipment
- Base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future
Summarised from Sila's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Sila on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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