Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Capital Projects
for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to include a section only when posting has real, specific content for it. So we need to decide which sections to include.
We have:
- About Us: description of company mission. Could be "About the role"? Actually "About Us" is company description. Could be placed under a heading like "About the role"? The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can use "About the role" heading for the description of the role? But we have "Who You Are" which describes role. Could treat that as "About the role". The "About Us" is company overview; maybe we can include as a short paragraph under "About the role" or separate? The instruction says do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. It doesn't forbid having a section about company. But the suggested headings list includes "About the role". So we can put company mission and role description under "About the role". Or we could have two sections: "About the role" and "About the company"? Not in list. Safer to follow suggested headings.
Thus:
About the role
Combine About Us and Who You Are? Might be too much but okay.
But we need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include details from About Us and Who You Are.
We could do:
About the role
We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company... (About Us). As a Staff Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer within the Capital Projects team, you will drive the design, specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of field instrumentation for our next-generation manufacturing facilities. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure our complex process systems are precisely monitored, safely operated, and built to scale.
That preserves both.
Next, responsibilities: "Key Responsibilities" bullet list. Use - .
Next, qualifications: "Qualifications" bullet list. Use
- .
Next, preferred: "Preferred" bullet list. Could be under "Skills" or "Qualifications"? The instruction says use headings like Skills, Qualifications. We have both required qualifications and preferred qualifications. Could combine under "Qualifications" but separate maybe "Preferred Qualifications". However instruction says include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. So we can have a section "Preferred Qualifications". Not in the example list but allowed? The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It gives examples but not exclusive. Probably we can add "Preferred Qualifications". But to be safe, we could put preferred under "Skills". However the preferred list includes many technical skills, not just soft skills. Could be "Skills". Let's map:
- Required qualifications: B.S. etc, 5+ years experience, technical knowledge, direct experience, proven experience moving industrial greenfield capital projects, proven track record driving cross-functional decisions, willingness to travel.
- Preferred: Hands-on expertise specifying, installing, troubleshooting instrumentation for bulk solids, powders, granular materials; comprehensive understanding of relevant industrial instrumentation standards; familiarity with LOPA, SIL verification, designing/specifying hardware for SIS; proven track record establishing instrumentation installation standards, design guidelines, technical engineering best practices; demonstrated ability to guide, mentor, provide strong technical direction.
These could be considered "Skills". So we could have a "Skills" section for preferred.
But we also have "Physical Demands And Working Conditions". That could be under "Requirements"? Or maybe a separate section "Working Conditions". Not in list but we could add. However instruction says include a section only when posting has real, specific content for it. It does have content. So we could add a section "Working Conditions". But the example list didn't include it. However it's not prohibited. The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). The "e.g." suggests those are examples, not exhaustive. So we can add other headings as needed.
We also have pay info: "The starting base pay for this role is between $151,000 and $191,000 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, equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future."
Thus we need a Pay section. Use Pay
and
with that info.
We also have benefits? Not explicitly listed besides "Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity." No specific benefits listed. So we should not create a Benefits section unless specific content. So we omit Benefits.
Schedule? Not mentioned. So omit Schedule.
Now we need to remove EEO boilerplate: "Working at SilaWe 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." This should be removed.
Also remove any duplicated lines. I don't see duplicates.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Structure:
About the role
...combined...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Qualifications
- ...
...
Skills
- ...
...
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
...list...
Pay
...pay info...
Check that we didn't miss any substantive info: The "About Us" includes mission statement etc. We included that.
Check that we didn't include any boilerplate like "We are an equal opportunity employer". Good.
Now ensure we used - for lists. For responsibilities, qualifications, skills, we used lists.
For physical demands, we have a list of items separated by line breaks. Could also be a list. The text: "Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a hard hat, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes 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 Enter spaces narrower than 3 feet Climb stairs or over containment walls Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location". This is a list of conditions. Better to make
- . We'll do that.
Now ensure we didn't include any heading with filler text. All sections have content.
Now produce final HTML.
Let's craft the About the role paragraph:
"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? As a Staff Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer within the Capital Projects team, you will drive the design, specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of field instrumentation for our next-generation manufacturing facilities. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure our complex process systems are precisely monitored, safely operated, and built to scale."
That seems fine.
Now responsibilities list:
- Select, size, and specify field instruments (flow, pressure, temperature, level, analytical, and control and shutoff valves) for high-temperature processes, solid material handling, and hazardous gas delivery systems.
- Lead I&C design reviews through the Front-End-Loading and detailed engineering phases in close collaboration with external partners, equipment vendors, and internal process and control teams.
- Author and maintain instrument indexes, I/O lists, data sheets, P&IDs, loop diagrams, connection details, control panel drawings, alarm & trip lists, and cause-and-effect matrices.
- Specify SIL-rated instrumentation for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
- Provide hands-on technical leadership during build phases—overseeing instrument receiving, installation oversight, loop checks, calibration, FAT/SAT, and initial plant startup.
- Work directly with automation and process engineers to integrate field instrumentation into the PLC architectures, SCADA networks, and safety interlocks.
Now qualifications list:
- B.S. in Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, Mechanical (w/ Mechatronics concentration), or related Engineering degree with 5+ years of experience executing capital projects in related process industries.
- Technical knowledge of measurement principles, signal protocols, loop design, and valve sizing software.
- Direct experience specifying, procuring, and installing instrumentation for combustible dust, toxic/flammable gas, and/or high-temperature environments.
- Proven experience moving industrial greenfield capital projects from concept design through construction and site checkout.
- Proven track record of driving cross-functional technical decisions, aligning diverse stakeholders, and thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous settings.
- Willingness to travel to the vendor facilities and the manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, WA during construction, testing, and commissioning phases (up to 25%).
Now skills list (preferred):
- Hands-on expertise specifying, installing, and troubleshooting instrumentation for bulk solids, powders, and granular materials (e.g., loss-in-weight feeders, load cells, acoustic/radar/radiometric solids level measurement, and pneumatic conveying monitoring) in industrial facilities.
- Comprehensive understanding of relevant industrial instrumentation standards, such as IEC, UL, and NFPA.
- Familiarity with Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Safety Integrity Level (SIL) verification, and designing/specifying hardware for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
- Proven track record in establishing instrumentation installation standards, design guidelines, and technical engineering best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to guide, mentor, and provide strong technical direction to engineers across multidisciplinary teams.
Now physical demands and working conditions list:
- Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
- Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a hard hat, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
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for prose. We need to include a section only when posting has real, specific content for it. So we need to decide which sections to include. We have: - About Us: description of company mission. Could be "About the role"? Actually "About Us" is company description. Could be placed under a heading like "About the role"? The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can use "About the role" heading for the description of the role? But we have "Who You Are" which describes role. Could treat that as "About the role". The "About Us" is company overview; maybe we can include as a short paragraph under "About the role" or separate? The instruction says do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. It doesn't forbid having a section about company. But the suggested headings list includes "About the role". So we can put company mission and role description under "About the role". Or we could have two sections: "About the role" and "About the company"? Not in list. Safer to follow suggested headings. Thus:
About the role
Combine About Us and Who You Are? Might be too much but okay. But we need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include details from About Us and Who You Are. We could do:
About the role
We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company... (About Us). As a Staff Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer within the Capital Projects team, you will drive the design, specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of field instrumentation for our next-generation manufacturing facilities. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure our complex process systems are precisely monitored, safely operated, and built to scale.
That preserves both. Next, responsibilities: "Key Responsibilities" bullet list. Use- .
Next, qualifications: "Qualifications" bullet list. Use
- .
Next, preferred: "Preferred" bullet list. Could be under "Skills" or "Qualifications"? The instruction says use headings like Skills, Qualifications. We have both required qualifications and preferred qualifications. Could combine under "Qualifications" but separate maybe "Preferred Qualifications". However instruction says include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. So we can have a section "Preferred Qualifications". Not in the example list but allowed? The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It gives examples but not exclusive. Probably we can add "Preferred Qualifications". But to be safe, we could put preferred under "Skills". However the preferred list includes many technical skills, not just soft skills. Could be "Skills". Let's map: - Required qualifications: B.S. etc, 5+ years experience, technical knowledge, direct experience, proven experience moving industrial greenfield capital projects, proven track record driving cross-functional decisions, willingness to travel. - Preferred: Hands-on expertise specifying, installing, troubleshooting instrumentation for bulk solids, powders, granular materials; comprehensive understanding of relevant industrial instrumentation standards; familiarity with LOPA, SIL verification, designing/specifying hardware for SIS; proven track record establishing instrumentation installation standards, design guidelines, technical engineering best practices; demonstrated ability to guide, mentor, provide strong technical direction. These could be considered "Skills". So we could have a "Skills" section for preferred. But we also have "Physical Demands And Working Conditions". That could be under "Requirements"? Or maybe a separate section "Working Conditions". Not in list but we could add. However instruction says include a section only when posting has real, specific content for it. It does have content. So we could add a section "Working Conditions". But the example list didn't include it. However it's not prohibited. The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). The "e.g." suggests those are examples, not exhaustive. So we can add other headings as needed. We also have pay info: "The starting base pay for this role is between $151,000 and $191,000 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, equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future." Thus we need a Pay section. Use
Pay
andwith that info. We also have benefits? Not explicitly listed besides "Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity." No specific benefits listed. So we should not create a Benefits section unless specific content. So we omit Benefits. Schedule? Not mentioned. So omit Schedule. Now we need to remove EEO boilerplate: "Working at SilaWe 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." This should be removed. Also remove any duplicated lines. I don't see duplicates. Now produce HTML fragment. Structure:
About the role
...combined...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Qualifications
- ... ...
Skills
- ... ...
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
...list...
Pay
...pay info...
Check that we didn't miss any substantive info: The "About Us" includes mission statement etc. We included that. Check that we didn't include any boilerplate like "We are an equal opportunity employer". Good. Now ensure we used- for lists. For responsibilities, qualifications, skills, we used lists.
For physical demands, we have a list of items separated by line breaks. Could also be a list. The text: "Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a hard hat, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes 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 Enter spaces narrower than 3 feet Climb stairs or over containment walls Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location". This is a list of conditions. Better to make
- . We'll do that. Now ensure we didn't include any heading with filler text. All sections have content. Now produce final HTML. Let's craft the About the role paragraph: "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? As a Staff Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer within the Capital Projects team, you will drive the design, specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of field instrumentation for our next-generation manufacturing facilities. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure our complex process systems are precisely monitored, safely operated, and built to scale." That seems fine. Now responsibilities list: - Select, size, and specify field instruments (flow, pressure, temperature, level, analytical, and control and shutoff valves) for high-temperature processes, solid material handling, and hazardous gas delivery systems. - Lead I&C design reviews through the Front-End-Loading and detailed engineering phases in close collaboration with external partners, equipment vendors, and internal process and control teams. - Author and maintain instrument indexes, I/O lists, data sheets, P&IDs, loop diagrams, connection details, control panel drawings, alarm & trip lists, and cause-and-effect matrices. - Specify SIL-rated instrumentation for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). - Provide hands-on technical leadership during build phases—overseeing instrument receiving, installation oversight, loop checks, calibration, FAT/SAT, and initial plant startup. - Work directly with automation and process engineers to integrate field instrumentation into the PLC architectures, SCADA networks, and safety interlocks. Now qualifications list: - B.S. in Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, Mechanical (w/ Mechatronics concentration), or related Engineering degree with 5+ years of experience executing capital projects in related process industries. - Technical knowledge of measurement principles, signal protocols, loop design, and valve sizing software. - Direct experience specifying, procuring, and installing instrumentation for combustible dust, toxic/flammable gas, and/or high-temperature environments. - Proven experience moving industrial greenfield capital projects from concept design through construction and site checkout. - Proven track record of driving cross-functional technical decisions, aligning diverse stakeholders, and thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous settings. - Willingness to travel to the vendor facilities and the manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, WA during construction, testing, and commissioning phases (up to 25%). Now skills list (preferred): - Hands-on expertise specifying, installing, and troubleshooting instrumentation for bulk solids, powders, and granular materials (e.g., loss-in-weight feeders, load cells, acoustic/radar/radiometric solids level measurement, and pneumatic conveying monitoring) in industrial facilities. - Comprehensive understanding of relevant industrial instrumentation standards, such as IEC, UL, and NFPA. - Familiarity with Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Safety Integrity Level (SIL) verification, and designing/specifying hardware for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). - Proven track record in establishing instrumentation installation standards, design guidelines, and technical engineering best practices. - Demonstrated ability to guide, mentor, and provide strong technical direction to engineers across multidisciplinary teams. Now physical demands and working conditions list: - Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis - Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a hard hat, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes -
- .
Next, preferred: "Preferred" bullet list. Could be under "Skills" or "Qualifications"? The instruction says use headings like Skills, Qualifications. We have both required qualifications and preferred qualifications. Could combine under "Qualifications" but separate maybe "Preferred Qualifications". However instruction says include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. So we can have a section "Preferred Qualifications". Not in the example list but allowed? The instruction says use