<p>Tesla's Cathode Advanced Manufacturing team is developing and scaling the production of novel cathode materials to enable next-generation battery electric vehicles. This effort includes research & development and scale-up of high-energy, low-cost cathode materials and the implementation of unique processes that shorten the path from mine to cell.</p> <p>As the Cathode Development Lead, you will manage a team of cathode engineers and an analytical lab that will optimize material recipes and synthesis steps at lab scale-ensuring Tesla remains at the cutting edge of innovation in cathode active material (CAM). You will evaluate new materials, develop novel production and characterization methods, and play a critical role in pushing forward Tesla's material science capabilities. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Tesla's cross-functional teams in cathode manufacturing, material characterization, and cell testing to coordinate efforts that enhance supply chain robustness, process control, and product quality.</p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain a cutting-edge material development roadmap for precursor (pCAM) and cathode active material (CAM) within the Cathode Advanced Manufacturing organization </li><li>Design and synthesize new cathode material recipes aligned with Tesla's vehicle and battery cell roadmaps </li><li>Optimize existing material compositions and processing methods to broaden process parameter tolerances, improve material performance, and reduce production costs </li><li>Lead a high-performing team of scientists and engineers through hands-on development and rigorous analytical validation </li><li>Collaborate with analytical, cell engineering, and manufacturing teams to </li><li>Establish robust workflows for process monitoring, material qualification, and root cause analysis </li><li>Translate lab-scale innovation into scalable production practices through statistical process control and data-driven decision making </li><li>5-10 years of hands-on experience developing and scaling new cathode materials at laboratory or pilot scale </li><li>Deep Proficiency and application of statistical process control (SPC) </li><li>Practical experience building and testing lithium-ion coin and pouch cells is strongly desired </li><li>Broad understanding of cathode materials from raw materials through to finished product </li><li>Familiarity with the complex chemical interplay between anode, cathode, and electrolyte systems is a plus </li><li>Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or equivalent practical experience </li></ul>