Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D).

Exponent, Inc.•Natick, MA

38d•$135,000 - $150,000•Onsite

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. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower 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! We are currently seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Natick, MA. You will perform failure analyses and provide design support for complex problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transport, combustion and electrochemistry, as applied to thermal runaway events in battery systems. Specific duties will include conducting, planning and executing experimental test programs, conducting fieldwork and inspections, preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting to clients.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
Strong technical background in the thermal sciences (e.g. vent gas and fire propagation, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and material response in fire)
Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Strong skills in laboratory methods including construction of experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition and data analysis
Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of engineering problems within and outside their direct areas of specialization