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Exponent

Multidisciplinary science and engineering consulting

Thermal Sciences Associate

Thermal & Fluids EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNatick, MA, USA$145k - $170k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Fire Protection Engineering is required.
  • Presently legally authorized to work in the U.S.; immigration sponsorship or processing is not provided.
  • A strong technical background in thermal sciences and battery systems, including vent gas and fire propagation, combustion, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and material response in fire.
  • At least 3 years of relevant industry experience is required; technical consulting experience is a plus but not required.
  • Experience designing and analyzing thermal systems or processes in a professional or post-doctoral setting is required.
  • Strong laboratory-method skills, including constructing experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
  • A Professional Engineer license or willingness to obtain one is required.
  • Applicants are encouraged to submit a curriculum vitae with publications, including publications in review or pending; the CV is not restricted to one page.

Responsibilities

  • Perform failure analysis and provide design support for complex problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transport, combustion, and electrochemistry, primarily in vehicles, consumer electronics, utilities, fire and explosion investigation, power generation, and medical devices.
  • Conduct, plan, and execute experimental test programs.
  • Conduct fieldwork and inspections.
  • Develop test plans, instrument experiments, and carry out laboratory tests.
  • Perform engineering calculations and analyses.
  • Prepare proposals and technical reports, and present findings to clients.
  • Begin developing new clients.
  • Travel within and outside the U.S. as project work requires.

Desired Qualifications

  • Technical consulting experience is a plus, but not required.

About the Company

Exponent

Multidisciplinary science and engineering consulting

Exponent is a consulting firm that applies scientific and engineering expertise to help businesses, communities, and individuals solve complex problems and navigate change. Its team of over 950 consultants works across many industries and regions, offering multidisciplinary analysis and testing methods to develop actionable solutions. Revenue comes from fees for consulting services, tied to the ability to attract and retain clients and deliver effective results. Exponent differentiates itself through broad, cross-disciplinary capabilities, state-of-the-art testing, and a focus on technically solid, practically applicable outcomes. The company’s goal is to help clients address difficult challenges with rigorous, evidence-based guidance and to support them as they adapt to changing circumstances.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Fishers, IN
Founded
1967

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