Thermal Sciences ChemE Associate — Battery & Safety Focus

Exponent; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate - Chemical Engineer (MS/PhD) in Natick, MA. The role focuses on analyzing chemical, mechanical, and electrical systems and investigating failures in batteries, fires, and related processes.

The candidate will apply thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, and electrochemical analysis to multidisciplinary problems, with field and client-facing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering required.
• US work authorization without sponsorship.
• Hands-on experience with failure root-cause analysis and experimental programs.
• Strong background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and electrochemical systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, budgets, and test plans.
• Design and build test apparatus and measurement systems.
• Run tests, write reports, and present results to clients.
• Perform analysis and calculations on product performance and safety.
• Apply thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, and electrochemical principles to evaluate failures.
• Support investigations involving battery fires, vehicle fires, and toxic gas releases.
• Conduct field work and attend evidence inspections.
• Review background information on failure events.
• Identify and market to internal and external clients.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Experimental methods

Electrochemical systems

Failure analysis

Technical communication

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Battery testing

Instrumentation

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate - Chemical Engineer (MS/PhD) in Natick, MA. The role focuses on analyzing chemical, mechanical, and electrical systems and investigating failures in batteries, fires, and related processes.

The candidate will apply thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, and electrochemical analysis to multidisciplinary problems, with field and client-facing responsibilities.