What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Engineer (Ph.D.) position at Exponent Inc.?
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 Chemical Engineer (Ph.D.) for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Natick, MA. In this role, you will work as part of a team that is responsible for providing technical support for complex problems involving transport phenomena, physical chemistry, chemical reaction, unit operation, and thermodynamics. Applications will span many industries including energy, consumer products, pharmaceutical, and others.
You will be responsible for
- Conducting, planning, and executing experimental test programs
- Developing and using numerical and analytical models of physical phenomena
- Conducting fieldwork and inspections
- Preparing proposals and technical reports
- Presenting to clients
- Starting the process of developing new clients
You will have the following skills and qualifications
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
- Work experience in the chemical process industry is preferred
- Strong interest and demonstrated ability in processing and flow of complex fluids, material characterization, unit operations, chemical reactor design and analysis, unit operations, and thermodynamics
- Strong quantitative skills including mathematical modeling, optimization, and numerical analysis
- Strong laboratory skills including design and construction of experimental apparatus, analytical chemistry methods, material characterization (e.g., rheometer, TGA, DSC, FT-IR, DMA), and data analysis
- Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Enduring commitment to professional development as evidenced by a track record of peer-reviewed publications, participation in technical conferences, and commitment to professional engineering licensure or professional certifications
- Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of engineering problems within and outside their direct areas of specialization
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV 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
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.
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-MA-Natick