Senior Associate, Thermal Sciences (Ph.D.)

Exponent; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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401(k) employer contribution 7%

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Thermal Sciences Senior Associate (Ph.D.) to join our Natick, MA team on-site. You will perform failure analysis and provide design support for complex problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transport, combustion and electrochemistry across automotive, electronics, power, and medical devices.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or Fire Protection Engineering, 3+ years in technical consulting, strong leadership, communication, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Strong background in thermal sciences and battery systems.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience; consulting is a plus.
• Experience designing and analyzing thermal systems and processes.
• Demonstrated leadership in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Lab methods expertise with instrumentation and data analysis.
• PE license or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and perform laboratory tests for thermal systems.
• Conduct engineering calculations and analyses.
• Prepare proposals and technical reports; present findings to clients.
• Travel for project work (within and outside the U.S.).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Laboratory methods

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering

Ph.D. in Fire Protection Engineering

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Thermal Sciences Senior Associate (Ph.D.) to join our Natick, MA team on-site. You will perform failure analysis and provide design support for complex problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transport, combustion and electrochemistry across automotive, electronics, power, and medical devices.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or Fire Protection Engineering, 3+ years in technical consulting, strong leadership, communication, and