What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer/Scientist 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 an Engineer/Scientist for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Chicago, IL.
You will be responsible for
- Performing electrical engineering consulting services on an exciting array of projects that span a wide range of industries, including automotive, consumer products and consumer electronics, energy, oil & gas, and industrial processing
- Generating testing protocols based on new product designs
- Evaluating test results, methods of analysis, and testing protocols
- 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. or M.S (with relevant experience) 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 skillsAbility 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
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].
Life @ Exponent
To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponenthttps://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact
We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives 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-IL-Chicago
