Electrical Engineer/Scientist — Power & Embedded Systems

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

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.