Full-Time

Managing Scientist/Senior Manager

New Materials

Posted on 10/21/2024

Sila Nanotechnologies

Sila Nanotechnologies

201-500 employees

Develops advanced battery materials for EVs

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$172k - $234kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonuses + Benefits + Perks

Expert

Alameda, CA, USA

Onsite presence required.

Category
Lab & Research
Interdisciplinary Research
Life Sciences
Requirements
  • Proven track record of innovations and bringing a product to market.
  • Demonstrated technical excellence in two or more of the following subjects: inorganic material synthesis, metallo organic synthesis, silicon or silicon-comprising materials, carbon materials, nanostructured materials synthesis, nanocomposite synthesis, nanoscale materials characterization, electrochemistry, batteries.
  • Willing to spend time in the lab to evaluate the root cause of problems.
  • Ability to quickly achieve preliminary results with limited resources, shift goals and priorities without losing team’s motivation.
  • Extensive experience (10+ years preferred) in leading sizable teams (5-50 PhD and MS level scientists or engineers), facilitating their professional growth and career advancement.
  • Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, materials science, or related disciplines.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of scientists in the discovery and exploration of the next generation of electrode materials, along with other product families and their synthesis pathways. Work effectively with the CTO, Strategy, Product, Technology and the rest of the company leadership to ensure the team is working toward clear goals and has sufficient time and resources to be successful in achieving these goals.
  • Identify new scientific, process, characterization and collaboration opportunities to strengthen the team and expedite time-to-market.
  • Engage in the recruitment, interview, hiring, and onboarding of exceptional individuals to expand your team’s capacity, capabilities, and diversity. Maintain processes, systems, and infrastructure that enhance the team’s efficiency.
  • Guide your team and provide support and motivation through the ups and downs of ambitious, mission-driven research. Establish transparent performance expectations, and provide regular feedback. Provide mentorship to nurture their career development.
  • Foster an environment of psychological safety and accountability within the team, encouraging enthusiastic involvement in creative scientific ventures, constructive discourse, and deeply collaborative work for timely attainment of critical program milestones.
Sila Nanotechnologies

Sila Nanotechnologies

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Sila Nanotechnologies develops advanced battery materials that enhance the performance of lithium-ion batteries, primarily for electric vehicles and energy storage applications. Their key product, Titan Silicon™, improves battery efficiency and capacity. Sila Nano partners with major manufacturers, such as Panasonic, to license their technology and supply high-performance materials. Unlike many competitors, Sila Nano focuses on strategic partnerships and scaling production to meet increasing demand, with plans to expand their capacity to 150 GWh in the next five years. The company's goal is to support the growth of electric vehicles while minimizing environmental impact through sustainable practices.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

Alameda, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for high-performance batteries benefits Sila's advanced materials.
  • EU's push for local battery production opens new partnership opportunities for Sila.
  • DOE's funding initiative supports Sila's R&D in advanced battery technologies.

What critics are saying

  • REC Silicon's plant shutdown threatens Sila's silane gas supply chain.
  • Sila's $1 billion valuation haircut suggests potential financial instability.
  • Dependence on Panasonic partnership poses risk if disruptions occur.

What makes Sila Nanotechnologies unique

  • Sila's Titan Silicon™ technology enhances EV battery performance significantly.
  • Partnerships with major OEMs like Panasonic boost Sila's market credibility.
  • Sila's commitment to sustainability sets it apart in the battery industry.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Company Equity

INACTIVE