Electrical Engineer - Electrical Engineering

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.  

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 level Electrical Engineer for our Electrical Engineering Practice in our Shanghai, China office.  In this role, you will work as part of a team to combine scientific and engineering principles, data driven techniques, and the most current experimental methods with robust subject-specific scientific expertise, to implement high-value solutions to complex technical problems.

You will be responsible for

• Performing electrical engineering analyses and consulting related to electrical/electronic systems in ongoing Exponent work
• Supporting project areas that include: failure analysis; risk assessment; reliability; design; manufacturing; and others
• Performing electrical fault isolation at IC and PCB levels with analytical tools such as LIT, OBIRCH, X-Rays
• Conducting electrical schematic and safety design reviews on consumer electronic devices
• Participating at every stage of a project lifecycle: scoping and proposals; development of customized testing; conducting testing; collecting and analyzing data; drafting reports and presenting to clients
• Pursuing business development opportunities

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field such as Applied Physics
• Technical background in electrical engineering, electronics, controls, embedded systems, or automation
• Experience in designing, constructing, and performing tests in a laboratory setting
• Experience with battery safety management system is preferred
• Experience with data analysis automation is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to convey technical conclusions to both technical and non-technical staff in engineering, business and industry
• Self-starter with strong fundamentals, interested in learning about new topics

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].  

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 are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite  

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:  https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent 

 Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. 

 If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [email protected]. 

Job Locations

CN-Pudong New District-Shanghai