The modern silicon anode was invented and scaled by Sila. Titan Silicon delivers 20% more energy density for batteries powering millions of devices…. Backed by Bessemer.
About the role
The ideal candidate blends rigorous equipment engineering expertise with deep operational bring-up experience. You know how to author tight equipment specifications, run global tendering processes with machine builders, manage Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT), and lead hands-on line commissioning in dry room and cleanroom environments. You are a low-ego, data-driven leader who excels at bridging technical teams and scaling talent in high-growth hardware environments. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Leadership Experience: Minimum 10+ years in equipment engineering, battery manufacturing engineering, or automated industrial machinery bring-up, with 5+ years leading technical engineering teams
- Vendor & Program Management: Proven track record running vendor selection, design reviews, and FAT/SAT with global equipment OEMs
- Commissioning & Line Bring-Up Track Record: Hands-on experience taking complex hardware lines through commissioning to qualified, high-yield production
- Facilities & Environmental Integration: Practical understanding of dry room requirements (dew point controls), cleanrooms, and chemical/hazardous media safety compliance
- High-Growth Agility: Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth, hardware environments with a pragmatic, continuous-improvement mindset
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field
More about this role
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?
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