or apply directly on Sila's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 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 Senior Staff Automation Controls Engineer at Sila, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and deploying machine control software and electrical subsystems for production-scale materials processing equipment. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build reliable industrial automation platforms, leading the design of control systems, writing PLC code, and ensuring project execution through validation and quality assurance.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- 10+ years of industry experience deploying mission-critical industrial automation systems and capital equipment
- B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Deep knowledge of AC/DC power, analog signals, control wiring, and functional safety systems
Nice to have
- Experience with complex materials processing involving high technical risk (e.g., extreme temperatures/pressures, unforgiving chemistry, or strict uptime requirements)
What you get
- The starting base pay for this role is between $172,000 and $218,000
- Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses
Worth weighing
- Base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future
- Physical demands include wearing personal protective equipment and moving items up to 50 lbs
- Role involves collaboration with various teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
Summarised from Sila's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Sila on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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