# VP, Foundry Operations at Sila Nanotechnologies

- Company: Sila Nanotechnologies
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://silanano.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Alameda, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-24
- Apply by: 2026-11-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/silananotechnologies/jobs/8232071?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/sila-nanotechnologies-vp-foundry-operations/

## About the role

Sila's Vice President of Foundry Operations will build and lead Sila’s Battery Foundry Operations from the ground up, driving our physical manufacturing presence from pilot capability to full industrialization and GWh scale production. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Executive Leadership Experience: Minimum 15+ years of leadership in operational, manufacturing, or engineering functions, with at least 5+ years in a Director role or higher leading operational teams
- ScaleUp Track Record: Proven experience taking complex hardware or battery cell production from early pilot lines to giga scale, serial production
- Cross Functional & Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated success partnering with commercial leadership to understand market requirements and product/R&D teams to optimize cell designs for high rate production
- Organizational Development: Exceptional track record of hiring, building, and retaining multisite engineering and operational teams from early stages to scaled organizations
- Agile & Growth Mindset: Operational experience in fast paced, high growth, or pre IPO technology/manufacturing environments
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical) or related technical field, Ph.D. or advanced degree preferred

Tags: Executive Operations

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