PhD Scientist/Engineer, Batteries and Electrochemistry (5977)
Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable, and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
We offer opportunities for you to expand your engineering or scientific knowledge amidst experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities. At Exponent, you will apply your experience, technical skills, and prior academic research to a fulfilling career in consulting. You will have the opportunity to develop continuously through formal and informal development programs, coaching and mentoring, and involvement in a wide array of projects. We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team!
Key statistics:
- 1100+ Team members
- 900+ Consultants
- 550+ Ph.D.s
- 30+ Offices globally
We are currently seeking a Scientist/Engineer for our Polymer Science and Materials Chemistry Practice in Natick, MA. In this role, you will work as part of a mutl-disciplinary team to solve challenging, real-world problems related to batteries, energy storage, and electrochemistry for our clients. You will be tasked with gathering and interpreting data for Failure Analysis investigations, designing and running battery cycling and abuse experiments, and presenting your findings both within Exponent and to our clients.
This position may require some travel (limited during COVID-19) and will involve collaboration with scientists and engineers from other Exponent offices and practices covering a wide range of industries. Your long-term success at Exponent will require you to continue to grow professionally as an expert in your field, as well as develop business by obtaining new projects and bringing new clients to the firm.
You will be responsible for:
- Conducting hands-on failure analyses and quality assessments of batteries and battery-containing devices
- Designing and executing laboratory tests to support battery failure analysis, abuse testing, and quality assessment projects
- Performing materials characterization, using techniques such as photography, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanning, and electrochemical analysis techniques
- Analyzing data and reporting results at an appropriate technical level for the intended audience
- Organizing and managing multi-disciplinary projects
- Communicating and working effectively with other Exponent staff at all levels of the company
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or similar field
- Knowledge of electrochemistry is required, specialized knowledge on lithium-ion or other battery technology is preferred. Work/research experience with advanced battery chemistries (secondary lithium metal/solid state) is a plus
- Strong laboratory hands-on experience is required. Experience working on battery (or coin cell) assembly, cathode/anode/electrolyte development, or battery cycling testing are preferred. Experience performing battery materials characterization via CT/SEM/XRD/NMR a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills are required. Must be able to convey complex technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related industries
- Ability to work within project teams with strong desire to contribute and collaborate
- Potential for technical and project managerial leadership
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We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives 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.
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.
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