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
As an intern at Sila, you will gain valuable exposure to many parts of our business, such as battery operations, manufacturing operations, engineering, data science, research and much more. Let’s electrify our world together!
Responsibilities and Duties
- Complete technical EHS&S tasks end-to-end and provide tactical support when needed to drive toward shared team success.
- Assist with the development, implementation, improvement, and support for EHS&S policies, standards, work instructions, & training materials for needed programs such as: waste management, industrial hygiene, isolation of hazardous energy, confined space entry, work at heights, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, and hot work.
- Lead a technical project from start to finish while incorporating guidance from your mentor, manager, and peers.
- Assist with or shadow employee exposure monitoring studies, internal audits, onsite training, and event investigation within training and qualification limits as required.
- Shadow members of EHS&S Department in Safety Teams, Committees & Councils as assigned.
- Accurately maintains EHS&S documents, records, and data in a consistent and repeatable manner.
- Accurately research and analyze relevant regulations, codes, and standards to help guide Sila’s compliance efforts.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Currently pursuing a BA/BS Degree or higher in Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, or similar field and returning to the program after the completion of the internship.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Passion for the environment and keeping people healthy and safe at work.
- Desire to learn and adapt in new environments.
- Proficient with Google Suite or related software.
- Excellent documentation abilities.
- Desire to learn and use varying tools and technologies.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Available to start in June
- Required to work onsite in Alameda for a majority of their internship to cultivate hands-on skill building and learning.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times, 50 pounds with assistance.
- Must be comfortable in manufacturing and laboratory environments.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required and exercise compliance with safety procedures.
- Able to move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally kneel or bend.
The starting base pay for this role is between $25/hr and $39/hr 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. This role may also be eligible for overtime.
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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What We Do
We are Sila—a next generation battery materials company dedicated to accelerating energy transformation for a more sustainable future.
Our next-gen anode material is the first significant chemistry improvement to lithium-ion batteries to reach the market in 30 years. Our silicon anode material is a simple drop-in replacement to graphite and significantly boosts the energy density of lithium-ion batteries without compromising performance.
Today, Sila science powers innovative consumer electronics. Tomorrow, it will fuel our EV future and the electrification of everything.
We work directly with leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs to help accelerate product roadmaps, and partners with battery manufacturers commercial cell production. Our partners include BMW, Daimler, and ATL.
Sila Nano’s first products significantly increase the energy density of state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries. Our materials are manufacturable economically at scale and are drop-in replacements to existing battery manufacturing processes.
