Bioelectrical Engineering Associate (Ph.D.)

Exponent; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent seeks a Bioelectrical Engineering Associate in Philadelphia to solve challenging problems in biomedical engineering using experimental and computational modeling tools. You will contribute to projects for medical devices and wearables, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and publishing results at conferences and in journals.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field, expertise in computational modeling, and experience with data scripting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Specialized knowledge in computational modeling tools for electromagnetic and thermal physics.
• Significant experience developing codes/scripts for data analysis and workflow automation.
• Familiarity with multiphysics problems using COMSOL or equivalent.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC evaluations desirable.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments and simulations to assess electromagnetic and thermal hazards of medical devices and wearables.
• Participate in medical device consulting, including evaluations of implant materials and tissue/device interactions.
• Develop computational models of implantable devices and perform technical evaluations for clients and FDA-related work.
• Publish at conferences and in peer-reviewed literature.
• Assist in marketing the group's technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community.
• Develop additional expertise through our consulting services.

Skills

Computational modeling

Data scripting

Multiphysics familiarity

EMI/EMC familiarity

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Physics

Tools

COMSOL

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

CFD

Job description

Bioelectrical Engineering Associate (Ph.D.)

Location

US-PA-Philadelphia

Practice

Biomedical Engineering and Sciences

Position Type

Full-time

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.

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!

Key statistics:

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

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Bioelectrical Engineering Associate for our Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Practice in Philadelphia, PA. In this role you will work as part of a team to solve difficult problems for our clients in the biomedical engineering space using both experimental and computational modeling tools.

You will be responsible for

• Designing and executing experiments and computer simulations to assess electromagnetic and thermal hazards related to the use of medical devices and wearable electronics.
• Actively participating in Exponent's medical device consulting work, including evaluations of implant materials, analysis of tissue/device interactions, and developing computational models of implantable medical devices.
• Performing technical evaluations, analysis, and testing on the behalf of multinational medical device companies for the FDA and consulting in intellectual property and product liability litigation
• Publishing at conferences and in peer-reviewed literature
• Assisting in marketing the group's technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community
• Developing additional expertise and gaining additional industry exposure through our unique technical consulting services

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Specialized knowledge in computational modeling tools (e.g., finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, etc.) for the study of electromagnetic and thermal physics.
• Significant experience developing codes/scripts for the purposes of data analysis and/or workflow automation.
• Familiarity with multiphysics problems and solutions using COMSOL or equivalent software packages is desirable.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC evaluations desirable.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

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. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.

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

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-PA-Philadelphia