Electrical Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.) - 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 an Electrical Engineer/Scientist for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment to provide impactful solutions to our clients’ urgent, high-profile, and challenging problems. You will be expected to apply electrical engineering principles and strong analytical and experimental abilities to a wide range of electrical and electronics-related projects ranging from assessments of small consumer electronics to testing of automotive electronic systems. Through this work, you will be expected to demonstrate continued professional growth and business growth with the goal of acquiring the necessary skill set to provide effective and valuable consulting services.

You will be responsible for:

• Performing engineering analyses related to ongoing Exponent work including circuit analysis, design reviews, safety compliance investigations, code reviews, and failure analyses
• Performing hands-on testing in an electrical lab environment
• Critically assessing challenges, test results, and test methods while keeping the overarching goals at the forefront
• Preparing clear and concise technical reports for our clients
• Presenting technical results to a diverse audience through verbal and written communications
• Preparing technical proposals, pursuing business developments, and expanding the range of services Exponent provides to clients

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
• Technical background in electrical engineering, electronics, embedded systems, power systems, or related fields
• Experience in designing, constructing, and performing tests in a laboratory
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industry
• Ability to support multiple group projects and market the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice and its consulting services

 

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.

Work Environment:

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 for​ building 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  

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-AZ-Phoenix