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Salary: USD 185,000 - 234,000 / annual
Sila Nanotechnologies is a next-generation battery materials company on a mission to power the world's transition to clean energy. The company engineers and manufactures breakthrough battery materials that significantly increase energy density while reducing size and weight, enabling smaller, more powerful batteries for consumer devices and electric vehicles.
You will lead a team responsible for deploying Sila's anode materials across consumer, industrial, and automotive markets through qualification with cell suppliers and OEMs. This is a player-coach role combining hands-on technical expertise with people leadership.
Supervisory responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, training, and managing a team of engineers and contractors. You'll oversee daily workflow, provide performance evaluations, handle administrative management, and support sales activities with key partners while gathering competitive intelligence.
Key duties involve driving successful technology deployment with partners, coaching engineers through technical challenges, establishing systems for efficient collaboration and decision-making, and facilitating cross-functional coordination between Product, Business Development, R&D, and external partners.
You bring 12+ years of industry experience (or fewer with an advanced degree) with a B.S. or higher in engineering or physical science. You have deep understanding of lithium-ion batteries, components, and materials; proven experience leading customer- or partner-facing relationships; exceptional leadership and communication abilities; advanced engineering and project management skills; and a passion for coaching and developing team members through trust and openness.
The role requires up to 25% travel (domestic and international) and work in a lab environment with personal protective equipment. Base salary ranges from $185,000 to $234,000, with additional benefits, equity, and bonus potential.
