Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.)

About the Role

Exponent is seeking a Chemical or Mechanical Engineer for their Thermal Sciences Practice in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team of engineers to investigate technical engineering problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform outstanding technical work related to a broad application of fundamentals of chemical and mechanical engineering.
• Conduct field work, including data gathering and documentation.
• Design and execute customized experimental programs.
• Review and synthesize documents, data, and other types of information.
• Communicate key findings to project teams and clients.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality management.
• Identify opportunities for expanding current projects or creating new projects.
• Continue professional development through publication and certifications.
• Mentor and collaborate with other staff.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States.
• 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, 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.
• 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.
• Must be willing and able to work from the office in Los Angeles.
• Previous industry experience, including co-op, work study or internship, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Present legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Research background in transport phenomena, separations, process design, dynamics and control, chemical kinetics, and/or thermodynamics.
• Experience in experimental design, construction of experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated self-motivation through conference presentations, publications, or certifications.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Location

• US-CA-Los Angeles