Battery Materials Research Scientist- Canada

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About Tesla

Tesla Motors uses proprietary technology, world-class design, and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to create a new generation of highway capable electric vehicles. We utilize an innovative distribution model based on Company-owned sales and service centers. This approach allows us to maintain the highest levels of customer experience and benefit from short customer feedback loops to ensure our customer needs are fulfilled. We believe our operational infrastructure provides us with a competitive advantage compared to traditional automobile manufacturers. Tesla Canada will serve as a specialized R&D facility focused on materials and cell evaluation and work closely with both the team at Tesla in Palo Alto as well as Dr. Jeff Dahn’s lab at Dalhousie University.

The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled research scientist with a background in materials development and electrochemistry. The role will focus on exploring, assessing, and pre-qualifying Li-ion electrode materials. Evaluation and development of materials will include physical characterization, advanced characterization development and development of raw materials, as well as testing materials in prototype cells, e.g. coin cells. Tasks will also include supporting broader development functions in cell testing and manufacturing from both an academic and industrial research environment.

Responsibilities

·  Design, develop, and execute experiments for evaluating a variety of anode and cathode materials for Li-ion batteries.
·  Screen, test, and analyze performance and quality metrics of sample materials provided by current and prospective vendors.
·  Interface with and support suppliers to drive innovation, supporting the development of lower-cost, higher-performing materials.
·  Design experiments for evaluating performance of new materials being tested for Li-ion cell applications.
·  Develop advanced characterization techniques and maintain equipment for both testing materials properties as well as battery performance.
·  Work collaboratively with other Tesla groups such as quality, safety, procurement, and facilities teams to create step-change improvements in Li-ion cell technology.

Desired profile

Requirements

·  Master’s degree in chemistry, physics or similar plus two years of work experience or a PhD degree
·  Electrochemistry and materials science experience primary concerning lithium ion batteries.
·  Experience in advanced characterization techniques and their development for battery materials including but not limited to XRD, AFM, Raman, XPS, etc.
·  Ability to resolve complex problems in the lab with simple and timely solutions.
·  Very good verbal and written communication skills.
·  Strong interpersonal skills, with natural ability to work among engineers and operators from various countries.
·  Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment in which flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success.
·  Adaptability in working between an academic and industrial research environment.
·  Programming language experience (MATLAB, Visual Basic, C/C++, etc.) is useful for developing new testing procedures as well as data analysis and maintaining a database of results.

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