Thermal Sciences Senior Associate (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

Thermal Sciences Senior Associate (Ph.D.)

Location: US-MA-Natick

Practice: Thermal Sciences

Position Type: Full-time

Posted Salary Range: USD $145,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.

Workplace Type: On-Site

About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients' most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you'll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Associate for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Natick MA. In this role, you will perform failure analysis and provide design support for complex problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transport, combustion and electrochemistry. Applications will primarily be in vehicles, consumer electronics, utilities, fire and explosion investigation, power generation, medical devices, and many others. Specific duties will include conducting, planning, and executing experimental test programs, conducting fieldwork and inspections, preparing proposals and technical reports, presenting to clients, and starting the process of developing new clients.

Responsibilities

• Developing test plans, instrumenting, and carrying out laboratory tests
• Performing engineering calculations and analyses
• Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients
• Project work may require travel (within and outside of the U.S.)

Skills and Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Fire Protection Engineering
• Presently legally authorized to work in the U.S. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• Strong technical background in the thermal sciences and battery systems (e.g. vent gas and fire propagation, combustion, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and material response in fire)
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience (experience in technical consulting is a plus, but not required)
• Experience in the design and analysis of thermal systems/processes in a professional or post-doctoral setting
• Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong skills in laboratory methods including the construction of experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis
• Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of engineering problems within and outside their direct areas of specialization
• Professional Engineer (PE) License or willingness to obtain a PE

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well‑being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well‑being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary Range

USD $145,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits you will enjoy

• Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
• 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.
• If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [e-mail].

Job Locations

US-MA-Natick