About this opportunity
Exponent Inc. lists this Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.) opportunity in warrenville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Chemical or Mechanical Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Warrenville, IL . In this role, you will work as part of a team of Mechanical, Chemical, and Fire Protection Engineers investigating technical engineering problems.
You will be responsible for
Performing outstanding technical work related to a broad application of fundamentals of chemical and mechanical engineering
Conducting field work including data gathering and documentation
Designing and executing customized experimental programs
Reviewing and synthesizing documents, data, and other types of information
Communicating key findings to project teams and clients
Managing multidisciplinary project teams
Demonstrating commitment to quality management
Identifying opportunities for expanding current projects or creating new projects
Continuing professional development through publication and certifications
Mentoring and collaborating with other staff
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
Research background emphasizing transport phenomena, separations, process design, dynamics and control, chemical kinetics, and/or thermodynamics.
Experience in development of experimental design, construction of experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Highly self‑motivated as demonstrated through presentation at technical conferences, publication in peer‑reviewed journals, professional certifications.
Intellectual curiosity with a passion to explore a vast array of problems and applications both within and outside of their area of specialization.
Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.
Willingness and ability to travel regionally, out‑of‑state, and occasionally internationally (Willingness and ability to work from the office in Warrenville, IL.
Previous industry experience, including co‑op, work study or internship, preferred.
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).
Location
US-IL-Warrenville
Compensation
Base salary range for this position is USD $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 per year. Compensation includes base salary, bi‑weekly bonuses for high‑intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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Worksite address
warrenville, IL, 60555, US
Who can apply
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