Exponent

Manager, Materials Science (Ph.D.)

Exponent$150K — $190K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience in materials science
  • Track record in securing grants or meeting client needs
  • Experience with product safety, construction defects, or related claims
  • Experience managing a small team
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in multidisciplinary team settings
  • Project management experience
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a record of client engagement

Responsibilities

  • Apply expertise in Materials Science for investigations of material performance and failure
  • Build and cultivate strong client relationships
  • Contribute to business growth through project work and client engagement
  • Coordinate laboratory testing and analysis using various techniques
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions
  • Prepare high-quality technical reports and presentations
  • Support project planning and execution
  • Mentor junior staff in a collaborative environment

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive health and well-being programs
  • Flexible work schedules to maintain work-life balance
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
  • 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Full Job Description
Our Opportunity

We areseekinga talented and motivatedManagerto join ourMaterials Science & Electrochemistry Practice. This position is open across U.S. office locations. In this role, you will contribute tomultidisciplinary teams that address complex challenges involvingmaterials selection, degradation, failure analysis, and electrochemical performance across a wide range of industries, including energy storage, consumer electronics, medical devices, transportation, and infrastructure. You will support technical investigations and laboratory testing, analyze data, and help deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong scientist or engineer who is looking to apply their experience to an exciting career in consulting. As a Manager at Exponent, you will build and maintainstrong relationships with clients, support business development efforts, and grow your consulting practice. You will work closely with senior staff and subject matter experts across Exponent27s practices and offices.

You will be responsible for
  • Applyingexpertisein Materials Science to support investigations involving material performance, degradation, and failure across a range of industries
  • Building and cultivating strong client relationships
  • Contributing to the growth of theconsultingbusiness byidentifyingopportunities through project work, client engagement, and professional development activities
  • Coordinatinglaboratory testing and analysis using techniques such as SEM, EDS, FTIR, XRD, and electrochemical methods (e.g., EIS, cyclic voltammetry)
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scientifically rigorous and impactful solutions to complex technical challenges
  • Preparing high-quality technical reports and presentations that clearly communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Supporting project planning and execution
  • Participating in occasional travel for client meetings, site inspections, or lab work
  • Mentoring junior staff byprovidingtechnical guidance and fostering a collaborative, inclusive team environment
You will have the following skills and qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Materials Science or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience post-graduation in the materials science space.Expertiserelated to glass or ceramics will be considered a plus
  • Proventrack recordin securing grants, driving funding initiatives, or delivering solutions that meet client needs. Experience in a role facing outside of your organization (i.e.customer-facing or supply chain coordination) is a plus
  • Experience in any of the following: product safety/liability/recalls; construction defect claims; subrogation; failure to perform/equip; or intellectual property
  • Experience withmanaging a small team of 2-5team members
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • A collaborative mindset and experience working in multidisciplinary teams
  • Project management experience, including coordinating tasks, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of technical projects
  • Anentrepreneurialmindset, andproventrack recordof business generation or attracting new and repeat clients or funding
  • A commitment to professional growth

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and forbuilding a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent27s total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary RangeUSD $150,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr. Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Job LocationsUS-CA-Menlo Park US-MA-Natick

About Exponent

Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory, and business issues facing our clients. The company has been providing solutions to complex problems for more than 50 years and has a reputation for technical expertise, objective analysis, and clear communication. Exponent's services include analysis and testing, engineering and design, human factors, environmental and health sciences, and regulatory consulting. The company serves clients in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about Exponent
Size
1,215 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$82.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$399.9 million
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