Battery Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution of 7%

Bi-weekly bonuses

Annual bonus

Job summary

A premium engineering consulting firm in Menlo Park seeks a Battery Engineer/Scientist to join their Materials Science and Electrochemistry practice. The role involves applying expert knowledge in battery research, conducting experiments, and presenting findings. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in a related field, with robust skills in electrochemistry and communication. The position offers a salary range between $140,000 and $160,000 annually, reflecting the candidate's experience and capabilities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with battery-related research.
• Understanding of secondary and/or primary battery chemistries.
• Experience with cell design and assembly is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply experience with battery R&D to solve electrochemistry problems.
• Design and conduct experiments.
• Interpret and present data to clients.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Battery technology

Data interpretation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Tools

Materials characterization techniques

Job description

About Exponent

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!

Key statistics:

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Battery Engineer/Scientist for our Materials Science and Electrochemistry practice in Menlo Park, California. In this role, you will work as part of a team to contribute to our battery and materials science-related consulting services at Exponent. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with battery-related research and possess a well-developed understanding of secondary and/or primary battery chemistries and material and battery characterization techniques. Knowledge/experience with cell design, cell assembly, and failure analysis is a plus. Responsibilities will include applying this experience to solve challenging, real world battery electrochemistry and materials problems for our clients. This individual will work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers and will play a key role in designing and running experiments, as well as interpreting and presenting data. The successful applicant will display excellent written and verbal communications skills and contribute in preparing reports and presenting results to clients.

You will be responsible for

• 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

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• Specialized knowledge of electrochemistry, lithium-ion batteries, and/or other battery technology
• Well-developed understanding of cell design, cell assembly, and failure analysis are desirable
• Hands-on material and battery characterization experience
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work within project teams with strong desire to contribute, with potential for technical and project managerial leadership
• Must be able to convey complex technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related fields
• Presently legally authorized to work in the US, no immigration sponsorship or processing

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending).

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent and https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact. Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment. Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent. Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [e-mail].

Job Locations

US-CA-Menlo Park