Eric Lachman

About Eric Lachman

I\'m a development engineer with deep experience turning complex chemical and physical processes into scalable, real-world technologies. Over the years, I\'ve contributed both as a hands-on engineer/scientist and as a team lead, driving projects forward and helping others do their best work.What truly motivates me is enabling the success of those around me—whether that’s mentoring teammates, solving technical challenges, or building systems that empower others to deliver great results. I find the greatest satisfaction at the intersection of innovation, collaboration, and impact.

Experience

1. Senior Staff Managing Engineer, Materials Development

   Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.

   Oct 2024 — Present · Alameda, CA, US

   I lead a team and provide technical direction focused on advanced processing technologies for active materials in lithium ion batteries.• Drive the development and process characterization for seven advanced processing technologies in battery material production.• Engineer and tailor silicon composite anode particles to meet customer performance targets and quality requirements. • Mentor and empower individual contributors on my team, fostering an environment where they can master their craft and realize their full professional potential.• Provide technical leadership on cross-functional teams, ensuring robust process development and data-driven characterization.• Deliver high-performance, production-ready solutions aligned with customer needs.

Education

• University of California, Davis

  Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Sem
• Uv-Vis-Nir
• Thin Films
• Eds
• Materials Science
• Biotechnology
• Organometallic Chemistry
• Research
• Data Analysis
• Chemistry
• Nmr
• Glass
• Characterization
• Spectroscopy
• Metrology
• Sql
• Nanotechnology
• Ftir
• R&D
• Analytical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Xrd