Senior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Technology
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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Senior
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About the company:
Our next-gen anode material is the first significant chemistry improvement to lithium-ion batteries to reach the market in 30 years. Our silicon anode material is a simple drop-in replacement to graphite and significantly boosts the energy density of lithium-ion batteries without compromising performance.
Today, Sila science powers innovative consumer electronics. Tomorrow, it will fuel our EV future and the electrification of everything.
We work directly with leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs to help accelerate product roadmaps, and partners with battery manufacturers commercial cell production. Our partners include BMW, Daimler, and ATL.
Sila Nano works directly with leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs to help accelerate product roadmaps, and partners with battery manufacturers commercial cell production.
Sila Nano’s first products significantly increase the energy density of state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries. Our materials are manufacturable economically at scale and are drop-in replacements to existing battery manufacturing processes.
About Us
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?
Who You Are
As a Senior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Technology, you will be essential to Sila’s success in scaling our advanced manufacturing technologies to meet the skyrocketing demand for next-generation batteries to support consumer devices and electric vehicles. You work cross-functionally with Sila’s teams in Process & Equipment Development, Capital Projects, Materials Development, Battery Engineering, Product Management, Research, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality and Finance. You will ensure tight coordination and alignment while executing plans to meet project objectives.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Drive cross-functional efforts to develop and deploy Sila’s next gen manufacturing technology with a focus on material handling and automation
- Translate business requirements into plans, with clear assumptions, scope and results
- Develop detailed program plans and schedules and drive progress, prioritize key activities, and proactively lead risks
- Crisply and clearly communicate program status to partners and across teams
- Develop and refine program management tools and processes
- Drive decision making through development governance processes and ensure quality of deliverables
- Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships and promote a supportive program team environment
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering or physical sciences
- 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing or the battery industry
- Track record of successfully delivering manufacturing technology solutions
- Results oriented, self-motivated, and proactive with proven creative and critical thinking
- Adept at collaborating with both technical and business groups
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
- Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
- Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
- Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
Working at Sila
We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.
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