Thermal Sciences Engineer/Sr. Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 an Associate/Engineer/Sr. Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Philadelphia, PA . In this role you will provide technical expertise and guidance to internal and external clients. You will work as part of a team to perform failure analysis and provide design support for complex problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transport, combustion, and thermodynamics. Projects will span many industries, including oil & gas, power generation and distribution, automotive, consumer products, medical devices, battery systems, and more. Specific duties will include planning and executing experimental test programs, conducting fieldwork and inspections, preparing proposals and technical reports, presenting to clients, and developing new clients.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• Strong technical background in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, combustion, and thermodynamics
• Hands-on experience in managing and executing experimental programs, including troubleshooting experimental test setups
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
• A desire and the flexibility to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside your direct area of expertise
• A desire and ability to market your technical knowledge to external clients
• Domestic travel is likely required
• Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Responsibilities

• Applying your technical knowledge to investigate failures of mechanical and chemical systems
• Designing and constructing test apparatuses
• Thermal design analysis
• Heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics analysis
• Conducting field work, such as off-site testing or attending evidence inspections
• Reviewing and summarizing background information pertaining to failure events
• Writing reports, preparing presentations, and presenting results to the client
• Identifying and marketing to internal and external clients

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree