Battery Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)

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. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower 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.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Battery Engineer/Scientist for our Materials Science and Electrochemistry practice in Menlo Park, California. In this role, you will work as part of a team to contribute to our battery and materials science-related consulting services at Exponent. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with battery-related research and possess a well-developed understanding of secondary and/or primary battery chemistries and material and battery characterization techniques. Knowledge/experience with cell design, cell assembly, and failure analysis is a plus.

• Apply your experience with battery research and development to solve challenging, real-world battery electrochemistry and materials problems for our clients.
• Design and run experiments.
• Interpret and present data.
• Prepare written reports.
• Present results to clients.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Specialized knowledge of electrochemistry, lithium-ion batteries, and/or other battery technologies.
• A well-developed understanding of cell design, cell assembly, and failure analysis are desirable.
• Hands-on material and battery characterization experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute, have potential for technical and project managerial leadership.
• Must be able to convey complex technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal, and related fields.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute, have potential for technical and project managerial leadership.
• Must be able to convey complex technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal, and related fields.

Benefits

• 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.