Founding Technical Advisor – Advanced Materials R&D

Position

Founding Technical Advisor – Advanced Materials R&D at Auvrix Energy

Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid/Remote)

Auvrix Energy is seeking a Founding Technical Advisor to work directly with the Founder and CEO to shape the company's technical strategy, evaluate research opportunities, and establish the long‑term innovation roadmap.

• Help shape technical vision, innovation strategy, and long‑term technology roadmap.
• Evaluate scientific and engineering challenges, identify high‑value research opportunities, and define technical pathways with industrial impact.
• Establish R&D priorities, technical focus areas, and future research programs in advanced materials, thermal management, infrastructure reliability, extreme‑environment technologies, and future industrial systems.
• Assess emerging technologies, technical risks, and innovation opportunities with strong scientific and commercial potential.
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating research directions, technical feasibility, development pathways, and future intellectual property opportunities.
• Support the development of the technical foundation, including research frameworks, technology roadmaps, and product & technology development strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, research institutions, laboratories, industry partners, innovation organizations, and technical experts.
• Contribute to intellectual property strategy, technology assessment, commercialization planning, and long‑term innovation initiatives.
• Represent the company in technical discussions with researchers, industry stakeholders, innovation partners, and potential collaborators.
• Provide strategic technical guidance to support innovation, company growth, and long‑term value creation.
• Support recruitment, mentorship, and future development of scientific and engineering talent.
• Transform promising technical opportunities into commercially viable technologies, products, and businesses.

• 10+ years of experience in industrial R&D, advanced technology development, materials innovation, engineering, product development, or technology commercialization.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical opportunities from both scientific and commercial perspectives.
• Experience translating research concepts into practical technologies, products, processes, or commercial applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial and early‑stage environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

• Advanced Materials
• Materials Development
• Thermal Management
• Reliability Engineering
• Corrosion & Protective Coatings
• Failure Analysis
• Extreme‑Environment Technologies
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Energy Technologies

The ideal candidate is an experienced scientist, engineer, or technical leader with a track record of evaluating, developing, and advancing innovative technologies. They possess strong technical judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to assess complex scientific and engineering opportunities from both technical and practical perspectives. The candidate is comfortable in an evolving technical environment and is skilled at navigating research, technology development, intellectual property, and commercialization while maintaining a focus on technical excellence and long‑term value creation.

Equity participation is offered to recognize meaningful contributions to the technical development and long‑term success of the company. Equity terms are aligned with the individual's level of involvement, responsibilities, and ongoing commitment.

Auvrix Energy is a federally incorporated Canadian deep‑tech venture focused on advanced materials, extreme‑environment technologies, and future industrial energy systems. The company is in the research, validation, and team‑building stage and seeks exceptional individuals to build a long‑term technology platform and commercialization pathway.

Auvrix Energy is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any protected characteristic. Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process.