Thermal Sciences Associate (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, and more sustainable world.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Chemical or Mechanical Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Warrenville, IL. In this role, you will work as part of a team of Mechanical, Chemical, and Fire Protection Engineers investigating technical engineering problems.

Key Statistics

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

Responsibilities

• Performing outstanding technical work related to a broad application of fundamentals of chemical and mechanical engineering
• Conducting field work including data gathering and documentation
• Designing and executing customized experimental programs
• Reviewing and synthesizing documents, data, and other types of information
• Communicating key findings to project teams and clients
• Managing multidisciplinary project teams
• Demonstrating commitment to quality management
• Identifying opportunities for expanding current projects or creating new projects
• Continuing professional development through publication and certifications
• Mentoring and collaborating with other staff

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States
• No immigration sponsorship or processing required
• Research background emphasizing transport phenomena, separations, process design, dynamics and control, chemical kinetics, and/or thermodynamics
• Experience in development of experimental design, construction of experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition and data analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Highly self-motivated as demonstrated through presentation at technical conferences, publication in peer reviewed journals, professional certifications
• Intellectual curiosity with a passion to explore a vast array of problems and applications both within and outside of their area of specialization
• Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment
• Must be willing and able to travel regionally, out-of-state, and occasionally internationally

Skills

• Willingness and ability to work from the office in Warrenville, IL
• Previous industry experience, including co-op, work study or internship, preferred

Benefits

• Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
• Equal opportunity employer
• Assistance for individuals with disabilities