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Staff Process Engineer jobs are open across manufacturing, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, at levels from associate to principal, with specializations in process optimization, yield improvement, and equipment qualification. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Us
We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world's transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?
Who You Are
Sila's Process and Equipment R&D group is seeking a Senior Staff R&D Engineer to help tackle hard technical challenges as we scale up next-generation battery materials and first-of-a-kind manufacturing technology. This team dives deep into the core principles governing our products and their production — including reaction kinetics, energetics, transport phenomena, process & equipment architecture, and material properties – to develop the fundamental knowledge required to design technology and predict behavior at giga-factory scale. You'll explore new reactions and their impacts, lead root-cause investigations, develop novel experimental approaches, and lead R&D projects.
You're an engineer with a curiosity and drive to understand how things actually work. You have a tendency to crush problems completely, breaking them down to interpret the relevant physics, ensuring you have a fundamental understanding, then applying that to a robust solution. You don't need to be a CFD expert, you're an engineer with breadth, having learned a wide array of skills and domains to stay unblocked on a problem, whether they be 3D simulation, designing experimental hardware, or hands-on know-how of tube bending or soldering custom circuits - anything to get to the answer. You'll split your time roughly evenly between modeling and experimentation, and lead the projects that tie them together. As part of a team of R&D engineers, you'll help Sila build the foundation of knowledge required to reach Sila's ultimate goals of delivering advanced battery materials at world-scale.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead R&D projects, including method selection, experimental design, preparation, execution, and analysis
- Apply the scientific method to technology problems and convert learnings into robust solutions
- Build and validate physics-based models — from 0D/1D/2D models in Python to 3D simulation in COMSOL or similar — for thermal-structural, reactive, and flow problems in high-temperature reactor systems, including fluidized beds, and use them to drive R&D and process and equipment design decisions.
- Identify and evaluate new technologies and tools that will enhance our capabilities
- Work closely with engineering teams (e.g. process, equipment, controls, manufacturing) to translate fundamental knowledge into practical applications Synthesize, contextualize, document, and communicate learnings for technical and non-technical audiences
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- A track record of technical leadership and mentoring without formal authority, particularly leading and delivering experimental R&D projects
- Demonstrated use of physics-based models to drive real R&D outcomes, with the judgment to know when a 0D energy balance answers the question and when a 3D model is worth building, and the skill to design real-world validation experiments
- Demonstrated excellence in data analysis; data cleaning, validating, and interpreting large experimental and process datasets to reach defensible conclusions
- Strong laboratory testing aptitude, intuition for what will work and ability to execute quickly and effectively
- Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages and data analysis tools
- Understanding, and proven application of, physics and engineering fundamentals: heat transfer, fluids, structures, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, transport phenomena, and materials.
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience; an MS or PhD counts towards this
Preferred:
- Hands-on COMSOL Multiphysics (heat transfer, structural, CFD modules) or comparable tools Experience with high-temperature gas–solid reactors or chemical vapor deposition
Education
- B.S. in engineering or physical sciences (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Physics, etc.), advanced degrees preferred.
Location
- On-site in Alameda, CA.
- Up to 15% travel, domestic or international.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The work environment and physical demands are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
- Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection
- Use a glove box and/or fume hood for experiments
- Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
- Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
- Reach low shelves or items on the floor
- Climb stairs or over containment walls
- Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
The starting base pay for this role is between $172,000 and $218,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila's competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
#LI-MY1 #LI-Remote
Working at Sila
We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.
About Us
We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world's transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?
Who You Are
Sila's Process and Equipment R&D group is seeking a Senior Staff R&D Engineer to help tackle hard technical challenges as we scale up next-generation battery materials and first-of-a-kind manufacturing technology. This team dives deep into the core principles governing our products and their production — including reaction kinetics, energetics, transport phenomena, process & equipment architecture, and material properties – to develop the fundamental knowledge required to design technology and predict behavior at giga-factory scale. You'll explore new reactions and their impacts, lead root-cause investigations, develop novel experimental approaches, and lead R&D projects.
You're an engineer with a curiosity and drive to understand how things actually work. You have a tendency to crush problems completely, breaking them down to interpret the relevant physics, ensuring you have a fundamental understanding, then applying that to a robust solution. You don't need to be a CFD expert, you're an engineer with breadth, having learned a wide array of skills and domains to stay unblocked on a problem, whether they be 3D simulation, designing experimental hardware, or hands-on know-how of tube bending or soldering custom circuits - anything to get to the answer. You'll split your time roughly evenly between modeling and experimentation, and lead the projects that tie them together. As part of a team of R&D engineers, you'll help Sila build the foundation of knowledge required to reach Sila's ultimate goals of delivering advanced battery materials at world-scale.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead R&D projects, including method selection, experimental design, preparation, execution, and analysis
- Apply the scientific method to technology problems and convert learnings into robust solutions
- Build and validate physics-based models — from 0D/1D/2D models in Python to 3D simulation in COMSOL or similar — for thermal-structural, reactive, and flow problems in high-temperature reactor systems, including fluidized beds, and use them to drive R&D and process and equipment design decisions.
- Identify and evaluate new technologies and tools that will enhance our capabilities
- Work closely with engineering teams (e.g. process, equipment, controls, manufacturing) to translate fundamental knowledge into practical applications Synthesize, contextualize, document, and communicate learnings for technical and non-technical audiences
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- A track record of technical leadership and mentoring without formal authority, particularly leading and delivering experimental R&D projects
- Demonstrated use of physics-based models to drive real R&D outcomes, with the judgment to know when a 0D energy balance answers the question and when a 3D model is worth building, and the skill to design real-world validation experiments
- Demonstrated excellence in data analysis; data cleaning, validating, and interpreting large experimental and process datasets to reach defensible conclusions
- Strong laboratory testing aptitude, intuition for what will work and ability to execute quickly and effectively
- Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages and data analysis tools
- Understanding, and proven application of, physics and engineering fundamentals: heat transfer, fluids, structures, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, transport phenomena, and materials.
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience; an MS or PhD counts towards this
Preferred:
- Hands-on COMSOL Multiphysics (heat transfer, structural, CFD modules) or comparable tools Experience with high-temperature gas–solid reactors or chemical vapor deposition
Education
- B.S. in engineering or physical sciences (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Physics, etc.), advanced degrees preferred.
Location
- On-site in Alameda, CA.
- Up to 15% travel, domestic or international.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The work environment and physical demands are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
- Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection
- Use a glove box and/or fume hood for experiments
- Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
- Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
- Reach low shelves or items on the floor
- Climb stairs or over containment walls
- Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
The starting base pay for this role is between $172,000 and $218,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila's competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
#LI-MY1 #LI-Remote
Working at Sila
We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware12
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Telecommunications6
- Technology & Software5
- Manufacturing4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff process engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field
- Proficiency in statistical process control tools such as JMP or Minitab
- Hands-on experience with process characterization, DOE, and FMEA methodologies
- Familiarity with cleanroom or GMP manufacturing environments and safety protocols
- Ability to lead cross-functional projects from root cause analysis through implementation
- Experience with equipment qualification, process transfer, or scale-up activities
Tips for Your Staff Process Engineer Job Search
Quantify process improvements on your resume
Hiring managers for staff process engineer roles want to see yield gains, cycle time reductions, or defect rate improvements expressed as numbers. Vague claims like 'improved throughput' get skipped. Tie every project to a measurable outcome you personally drove.
List your process characterization tools explicitly
Job postings for this level often filter on specific tools: JMP, Minitab, Python for DOE analysis, or fab-specific software. If you've used them, name them in your skills section exactly as employers phrase them, not as abbreviations they won't recognize.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists staff process engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by process node or platform
Staff process engineer openings in semiconductors often specify a node generation or equipment platform. Filtering for roles that match your exact process background, rather than applying broadly, puts your resume in front of teams where your experience is immediately relevant.
Prepare a structured problem-solving narrative
Interviewers at this level typically ask you to walk through a process excursion or yield loss event from root cause to resolution. Practice a concise version that covers your diagnostic approach, the corrective action you chose, and how you verified the fix held.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting an offer
Many staff process engineer roles require on-site presence at a specific fab or plant. If relocation is involved, ask about the package specifics, timeline flexibility, and whether a hybrid arrangement is possible once you're established, before you sign anything.
Staff Process Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most staff process engineers?
The companies hiring the most staff process engineers right now include Tesla, Qualcomm, and Corning, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in semiconductor fabrication, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
How many staff process engineer jobs are remote?
About 31% of staff process engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most process engineering work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are process development roles focused on modeling, simulation, or data analysis rather than direct equipment interaction.
How do you become a staff process engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, materials science, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline, then build hands-on process experience in a manufacturing or research environment. Progress through process or equipment engineer roles where you lead increasingly complex projects, develop DOE and SPC skills, and demonstrate ownership of process performance outcomes. Most employers expect several years of direct process responsibility before promoting to or hiring at the staff level.
Can you get hired as a staff process engineer with limited experience?
Getting hired at the staff level with limited direct experience is difficult because the title signals independent technical ownership, but it's possible if you can demonstrate deep expertise in a specific process area, strong project leadership, and a record of solving process problems without close supervision. Candidates who have led a process transfer, authored a critical process specification, or resolved a persistent yield issue often compete successfully even without years of tenure at the title.
What does the staff process engineer interview process look like?
The interview process typically begins with a recruiter screen focused on your process background and role fit, followed by a technical phone or video interview covering your methods for root cause analysis, DOE design, and process control. On-site rounds usually include a presentation of a past project or process excursion you resolved, panel interviews with engineering peers and managers, and sometimes a facility tour. Expect detailed questions about how you've handled out-of-control conditions and what corrective actions you drove.
Where can I find and apply to staff process engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to staff process engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your process background and industry experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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