Electrical Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Scientist in Chicago, IL to perform consulting on electrical engineering projects across various sectors including power systems and renewable energy.

The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field and have hands-on experience in electronics and communication skills. The salary range for this position is USD $132,000 – $154,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electronics hardware and/or software development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and support multiple projects simultaneously in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience designing, constructing, and performing tests in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to engineering, business, and related audiences.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering consulting for diverse projects.
• Generate and conduct testing protocols in laboratory and field settings.
• Investigate failures and enhance product safety.
• Communicate technical information and prepare reports.

Skills

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

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field

Tools

Electronics hardware

Software development

Job description

Electrical Engineer/Scientist – Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Chicago, IL

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering consulting for projects related to power systems, renewable energy, residential, commercial, and industrial equipment; electrical work practices; control systems; battery systems; consumer products; and electrical installations.
• Generate and conduct testing protocols in laboratory and field settings.
• Investigate failures, identify preventive measures, and enhance product safety.
• Communicate technical information to diverse audiences, including preparing technical reports and presentations.

Desired Experience

• 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

Skills and Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience with electronics hardware and/or software development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and support multiple projects simultaneously in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience designing, constructing, and performing tests in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to engineering, business, and related audiences.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Salary Range

USD $132,000 – $154,000 per year

Benefits

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Job Location

US-IL-Chicago