Electrical Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)
About The Position
Exponent is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Scientist for its Electrical Engineering Practice in Warrenville, Illinois. The role involves working on multidisciplinary consulting projects to help clients solve challenging technical problems. Projects may involve power systems, renewable energy, residential, commercial and industrial equipment, electrical work practices, control systems, battery systems, consumer products, and electrical installations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape an individual consulting practice around their skills and interests. The position includes conducting engineering consulting, developing and carrying out testing protocols in laboratory and field settings, and investigating questions such as why a system failed, how an issue could have been prevented, and how products or equipment can be made safer. The consultant communicates technical information to diverse audiences through reports and presentations. Exponent provides mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Consultants generally work in person at the office unless traveling for client work or other business activities, and have autonomy to balance work and personal schedules. The position is based in Warrenville, Illinois, and is listed as onsite. The base salary range is $140,000 to $154,000 per year, dependent on experience and capabilities.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or a similar field.
- Hands-on experience with electronics hardware and/or software development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams, and to support multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience designing, constructing, and performing tests in a laboratory setting.
- Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to people in engineering, business, and related industries.
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; immigration sponsorship or processing is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: circuit analysis and/or system design; power electronics and/or systems; control systems; embedded systems; root cause/failure analysis; consumer product design; industrial process control.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications, including publications in review or pending.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical engineering consulting on ongoing Exponent projects.
- Complete projects involving power systems, renewable energy, residential, commercial and industrial equipment, electrical work practices, control systems, battery systems, consumer products, and electrical installations.
- Generate and perform testing protocols in laboratory and field settings.
- Investigate system failures, potential prevention measures, and ways to make products or equipment safer.
- Communicate technical information to diverse audiences through technical reports and presentations.
- Support multiple projects, independently or as part of multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits
- At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, an annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
- Exponent offers programs and resources to support health and well-being.
- Competitive benefits, compensation, and recognition programs.
- Mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
