Electrical Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc. • Warrenville, IL

1d • $140,000 - $154,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Scientist for its Electrical Engineering Practice in Warrenville, Illinois. The role works as part of a multidisciplinary team to address clients’ challenging technical problems, which may be dynamic and high-profile. 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 consultant can shape an individual consulting practice based on their skills and interests.

The role includes consulting on electrical engineering projects, developing and performing testing protocols in laboratory and field settings, investigating system failures and ways to prevent issues, and assessing how products or equipment can be made safer. The consultant communicates technical findings to varied audiences through reports and presentations, and may work with clients, visit inspection sites, and attend conferences.

Exponent describes its office environment as collaborative, supportive, and multidisciplinary. Consultants generally work in person at the office unless traveling for client work or other business activities, with autonomy to balance work and personal schedules. The position offers a total compensation plan; at the Associate and Senior Associate level this includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, an annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary. The stated base salary range is $140,000–$154,000 per year, depending 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 or in multidisciplinary teams and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience designing, constructing, and performing tests in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to individuals 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; or industrial process control.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications, including publications in review or pending.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering consulting on Exponent projects, including work 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 why systems failed, what could have prevented issues, and how products or equipment can be made safer.
• Communicate technical information to diverse audiences, including by preparing technical reports and presentations.
• Support multiple projects and work independently or in multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation and recognition programs.
• At the Associate and Senior Associate level: base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
• Programs and resources supporting health and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree