Mechanical Engineer - Batteries (PhD)
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 a Mechanical Engineer - Batteries for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing a wide variety of mechanical and material failures in products ranging from consumer products to large mechanical systems. Specifically, you will be involved in testing and analysis of batteries used in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and many other applications.
You will be responsible for
- Supporting an expansive internal client base that works collaboratively to solve complex, real-world problems associated with the application of batteries across multiple business sectors
- Leveraging state-of-the-art equipment and contributing to the development of custom investigation methods and tools in order to implement high-value solutions
- Managing a variety of complex, interdisciplinary projects relevant to new technology implementation, while ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets
- Working on exciting new challenges and conducting hands-on failure analyses
- Supporting laboratory testing of batteries including planning and execution of testing
- Operating and maintaining battery test equipment
- Conducting experimental testing, field inspections, and engineering analyses
- Communicating and working effectively with other Exponent staff at all levels of the company
- Creating written reports and presentations relevant to risk management and dispute resolution decisions
You will have the following skills and qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focused thesis/coursework/project experience in solid mechanics, computational and experimental mechanics
- Experience conducting laboratory testing, or other similar hands-on experience
- Experience in performing finite element analysis using Abaqus or similar solvers
- Hands-on experience working on lithium-ion batteries in a laboratory setting is a plus
- Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
- Potential for technical and project managerial leadership
- Ability to convey technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related industries
- Willingness to work in new technical areas
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) 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
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.
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 HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.
Job Locations
US-AZ-Phoenix