Specialized Testing, Emerging Energy Technologist

ExxonMobil • Spring, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform hands-on laboratory work, including standardized and custom electrochemical testing, data analysis, and quality assurance of technical output that supports technology development. Build and evaluate physical components, subsystems, and integrated prototypes to advance new CO₂ capture technologies from concept to pilot readiness. Evaluate new proppant materials and mechanisms, and support research, development, and characterization of electrochemical systems. Collaborate with scientists to design, prototype, and test next-generation carbon capture devices, and support the evaluation of novel materials such as sorbents, solvents, membranes, and coatings.

The role is based at ExxonMobil’s campus in Spring, Texas. The position supports exploratory research and requires safe, compliant laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, chemical and supply ordering, chemical inventory management, and safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in science, such as chemistry, physics, or materials science, or a similar field.
• Attention to detail and experience troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Ability to follow proper laboratory procedures.
• Self-initiating and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to participate in highly exploratory research that may support programs within division and affiliate organizations.
• Good communication skills for understanding and describing scientific observations, experimental plans and results, and equipment and material design concepts.
• Ability to quickly learn new tasks and integrate them into workflows.
• Organized and punctual, with full responsibility for laboratory procedural compliance and safe laboratory operations.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, enjoy challenges, and remain committed to lifelong learning.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with preparation of membrane electrode assemblies and electrochemistry.
• Strong understanding of fluid flow, mass transfer, heat transfer, or materials behavior.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on laboratory work and execute standardized and custom electrochemical tests.
• Analyze data and ensure high-quality technical output for project teams.
• Build and evaluate physical components, subsystems, and integrated prototypes for CO₂ capture technologies.
• Evaluate new proppant materials and mechanisms.
• Support research, development, and characterization activities related to electrochemical systems.
• Collaborate with scientists to design, prototype, and test next-generation carbon capture devices.
• Support evaluation of novel sorbents, solvents, membranes, and coatings.
• Maintain equipment, order chemicals and supplies, manage chemical inventory, and safely handle and dispose of hazardous chemicals.

Benefits

• Pension plan with automatic enrollment at no cost to the employee.
• Savings plan, with a company 7% match when the employee contributes at least 6%.
• Workplace flexibility programs, including ad-hoc flexibility around when and where employees work, leaves of absence, and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health and wellbeing programs and resources.
• Confidential professional counseling for employees and their families, including mental health and resiliency resources at no additional cost.
• Disability plan with automatic enrollment at no cost to the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time