Materials Science & Battery Electrochemistry Manager (PhD)

Exponent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent in Phoenix, AZ seeks a technically strong Manager to join the Materials Science & Electrochemistry team. You will contribute to multidisciplinary projects addressing battery failure analysis, safety assessments, and electrochemical performance studies across industries, including energy storage and consumer electronics.

You will design and coordinate experiments, mentor junior staff, build client relationships, and support business development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience in materials science.
• Prior consulting experience required.
• Specialized knowledge of electrochemistry, battery chemistry, cell design, assembly, and characterization.
• Experience with CT scanning, SEM, and electrochemical methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor small teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Coordinate experimental design and data interpretation for battery-related investigations.
• Engage with clients to understand needs and present technical findings.
• Support business development and client engagement through project proposals and technical insights.
• Travel to client sites or labs as needed.

Skills

leadership

project management

communication

business development

client engagement

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science or related field

Tools

CT scanning

SEM

electrochemical methods (EIS, CV)

Job description

Exponent in Phoenix, AZ seeks a technically strong Manager to join the Materials Science & Electrochemistry team. You will contribute to multidisciplinary projects addressing battery failure analysis, safety assessments, and electrochemical performance studies across industries, including energy storage and consumer electronics.

You will design and coordinate experiments, mentor junior staff, build client relationships, and support business development.