Exponent · 8 hours ago
Thermal Sciences Engineer (Ph.D.)
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelExponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm committed to providing multidisciplinary solutions to complex challenges. The role involves providing technical expertise in thermal sciences, performing failure analysis, and supporting design for various industries including oil & gas and automotive.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Applying your technical knowledge to investigate failures of mechanical and chemical systems
Designing and constructing test apparatuses
Thermal design analysis
Heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics analysis
Conducting field work, such as off-site testing or attending evidence inspections
Reviewing and summarizing background information pertaining to failure events
Writing reports, preparing presentations, and presenting results to the client
Identifying and marketing to internal and external clients
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
Strong technical background in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, combustion, and thermodynamics
Hands-on experience in managing and executing experimental programs, including troubleshooting experimental test setups
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
A desire and the flexibility to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside your direct area of expertise
A desire and ability to market your technical knowledge to external clients
Domestic travel is likely required
Benefits
Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
Annual bonus
401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Company
Exponent
With over 90 scientific and engineering disciplines, Exponent’s staff of approximately 900, located in 20 offices throughout the USA
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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