Thermal Sciences Engineer – Failure Analysis & Innovation

Seeds Renewables; Menlo Park, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent seeks a Thermal Sciences Associate in Menlo Park, CA to apply fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to real-world problems in failure analysis, risk mitigation, and product development. The role involves analyzing data, performing lab experiments and modeling, reviewing client simulations, and preparing technical reports and proposals while managing projects under deadlines.

A Ph.D. is required and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Aero-Astro, Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear, Petroleum, or related field with thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship required.
• Ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts to new problems.
• Hands-on experience in designing and executing experimental programs.
• Familiarity with technical documents and equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and distilling complex data.
• Performing laboratory experiments and analytical or computational modeling.
• Reviewing and understanding experiments and simulations performed by clients.
• Researching and parsing data from published literature.
• Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Managing projects and maintaining efficiency under deadlines.
• Conveying technical conclusions to professionals across engineering, law, business and industry.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical modeling

Communication skills

Fundamental engineering

Education

Ph.D. in Aero-Astro, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical, Nuclear, Petroleum Engineering, or related field

Job description

Exponent seeks a Thermal Sciences Associate in Menlo Park, CA to apply fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to real-world problems in failure analysis, risk mitigation, and product development. The role involves analyzing data, performing lab experiments and modeling, reviewing client simulations, and preparing technical reports and proposals while managing projects under deadlines.

A Ph.D. is required and US work authorization.