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, 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 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.

You will be responsible for

• 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

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 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
• Previous industry experience, including co-op, work study or internship, preferred

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

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. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they