Senior Electrochemist

NES Fircroft; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior technical leadership

Mentor and develop talent

Full-time permanent role in Sydney

Job summary

NES Fircroft seeks an experienced Electrochemist to lead day-to-day R&D activities, drive experimental programs from lab through pilot scale, and provide technical leadership across laboratory and pilot-scale development projects. Based in Alexandria, Sydney, the role combines hands-on electrochemistry, data-driven decision-making, and scale-up to support commercial deployment.

A key focus is advancing magnet-decrepitation technology, developing a deep understanding of electrochemical processes

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline.
• Strong hands-on electrochemistry experience within research or technology development.
• Practical expertise with CV, LSV and EIS techniques.
• Strong understanding of electrode kinetics, overpotential, current density and charge transfer mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability to design rigorous experiments and interpret complex datasets.
• Ability to lead technical projects and mentoring scientific teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of electrochemical R&D programs and technical milestones.
• Design and conduct electrochemical experiments using CV, LSV, EIS and related techniques.
• Analyse electrochemical data and provide evidence-based technical recommendations.
• Investigate electrode behaviour, charge transfer processes and reaction mechanisms.
• Develop robust experimental plans, DoE studies and validation protocols.
• Translate bench-scale findings into pilot-scale process improvements.
• Mentor and supervise junior scientists and technical staff.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and recommendations for leadership.

Skills

Electrochemistry expertise

Project leadership

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Electrochemistry or related field

Tools

Cyclic Voltammetry (CV)

Linear Sweep Voltammetry (LSV)

Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)

Job description

Lead development of rare earth NdFeB magnet-decrepitation tech.

Drive electrochemical R&D from lab through pilot scale.

Apply CV, LSV and EIS to solve complex technical challenges.

About the company/role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrochemist to lead day-to-day R&D activities, drive experimental programs, and provide technical leadership across laboratory and pilot-scale development projects. Based in Alexandria, Sydney, the role combines hands-on electrochemistry, team leadership, data-driven decision-making, and process scale-up. A key focus of the position will be advancing the company's magnet-decrepitation technology, developing a deep understanding of electrochemical processes, hydrogen-metal interactions, and scale-up pathways to support commercial deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of electrochemical R&D programs and technical milestones.
• Design and conduct electrochemical experiments using CV, LSV, EIS and related techniques.
• Analyse electrochemical data and provide evidence-based technical recommendations.
• Investigate electrode behaviour, charge transfer processes and reaction mechanisms.
• Develop robust experimental plans, DoE studies and validation protocols.
• Translate bench-scale findings into pilot-scale process improvements.
• Mentor and supervise junior scientists and technical staff.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and recommendations for leadership.

Skills/experience:

• PhD in Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline.
• Strong hands-on electrochemistry experience within research or technology development.
• Practical expertise with Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), Linear Sweep Voltammetry (LSV) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS).
• Strong understanding of electrode kinetics, overpotential, current density and charge transfer mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability to design rigorous experiments and interpret complex datasets.
• Ability to lead technical projects and mentoring scientific teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Hydrogen evolution, hydrogen insertion or metal hydride systems.
• KOH or alkaline electrochemistry experience.
• Corrosion, metal or alloy electrochemistry.
• Expertise in rare-earth materials, metallic powders or recycling processes.
• Bench-to-pilot scale-up experience.
• Coating removal, etching or surface treatment processes.
• Previous team leadership or coaching experience.

Culture/Benefits.

• Senior technical leadership opportunity.
• Ability to influence technology development and scale-up activities.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture with exposure to cutting-edge electrochemical technologies.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop emerging technical talent.
• Full-time permanent role based in Alexandria, Sydney