We are currently seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Natick, MA. In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, applying fundamental engineering and scientific principles to real-world problems involving failure analysis, risk mitigation, and product development.

• Applying mechanical engineering fundamentals to a broad range of technical problems and applications.
• Planning, designing, and executing experimental test programs, including the construction of experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
• Developing and using numerical and analytical models of physical phenomena.
• Conducting risk assessments, fieldwork, and inspections, including data gathering and documentation.
• Researching published literature and reviewing and synthesizing documents, data, and other technical information.
• Preparing and communicating proposals, presentations, and technical reports to clients and other technical and non-technical audiences.
• Managing projects and multidisciplinary project teams while maintaining quality and efficiency under deadlines.
• Demonstrating a commitment to quality management in technical work and project delivery.
• Identifying opportunities to expand current projects and developing new consulting engagements.
• Pursuing continued professional development through publications, technical conferences, professional licensure, and certifications.

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of combustion, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry with a strong interest in energy applications.
• Outstanding ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts to new and varied problems within and outside direct areas of specialization.
• Hands-on experience designing and executing experimental programs, including experimental design, apparatus construction, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
• Strong quantitative skills, including mathematical modeling, optimization, and numerical analysis.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.
• Self-motivation, intellectual curiosity, and a demonstrated commitment to professional development through peer-reviewed publications, technical conference presentations, professional engineering licensure, or other professional certifications.

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].

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.

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 forbuilding 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

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

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https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent