Electrical Engineer​/Scientist; Ph.D

Position: Electrical Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)
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.  Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower 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 Electrical Engineer/Scientist for our Electrical Engineering Practice in Chicago or Warrenville, IL. In this role, you will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often dynamic, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. You will be involved in a variety of projects in areas such as power systems, renewable energy, residential, commercial and industrial equipment, electrical work practices, control systems, battery systems, consumer products, and electrical installations.

You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.

You will be responsible for

Performing electrical engineering consulting related to ongoing Exponent work which includes: completing projects associated with power systems, renewable energy, residential, commercial and industrial equipment; electrical work practices; control systems; battery systems; consumer products; and electrical installations

Generating and performing testing protocols in both laboratory and field settings

Working to answer questions like: why a system failed, what could have prevented an issue, how can a product or equipment be made safer

Communicating technical information to diverse audiences, including preparation of technical reports and presentations

Experience is desired in, but not limited to, one or more of the following technical areas:

Circuit analysis and/or system design

Power electronics and/or systems

Control systems

Embedded systems

Root cause/failure analysis

Consumer product design

Industrial process control

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Applied Physics, or similar field

Hands-on experience with electronics hardware and/or software development

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams and the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously

Experience designing, constructing, and performing tests in a laboratory setting

Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industry

Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required  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].

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