Battery Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent • Menlo Park, CA

106d • $124,800 - $161,200

About The Position

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients' most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you'll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Requirements

• Ph. D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• Specialized knowledge of electrochemistry and lithium ion or other battery technology is required and experience in failure analysis is desirable
• Well-developed understanding of secondary and primary battery chemistry, cell design, cell assembly, and material and battery characterization
• Three to five (3-5) years of hands-on experience with battery research and development, which may include work during a masters or doctorate degree
• Experience with polymer processing, corrosion science and/or metallurgy is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work within project teams with strong desire to contribute, have potential for technical and project managerial leadership
• Must be able to convey complex technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related
• Presently legally authorized to work in the US, no immigration sponsorship or visa processing required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with polymer processing
• Experience with corrosion science
• Experience with metallurgy

Responsibilities

• Applying your experience with battery research and development to solve challenging, real world battery electrochemistry and materials problems for our clients
• Designing and running experiments
• Interpreting and presenting data
• Preparing written reports
• Presenting results to clients

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Compensation and recognition programs
• Support for health and well-being
• Flexible work style and working hours
• Autonomy to balance work and personal schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees