Lead and accelerate screening and validation of electrolyte formulations and electrolyte raw material sub-components across all 46xx Tesla-made cell programs
Organize and manage validation testing of lab to mass production scale materials and cell validation trials
Interpret electrochemical and material/electrode/electrolyte characterization data and assign result differences to electrolyte change, design change, assembly flaw, or specific degradation pathway
Interface with our strategic partners and internal stakeholder by providing and analyzing key results and risks
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
8+ years of industrial experience in cell materials design, qualification, and testing
Knowledge of electrolyte design principals and their impact on cell manufacturability, cost, energy, power, lifetime, and reliability
Knowledge of the intricacies of the chemical interplay between anode, cathode, and electrolyte
Knowledge of the interplay between material and electrode level properties (anode, cathode, electrolyte) and cell level properties and how they affect electrochemical signals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Analytical mind and strong project management skills