Thermal Sciences Associate (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 a Thermal Sciences Associate for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Natick, MA . In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, applying fundamental engineering and scientific principles to real-world problems involving failure analysis, risk mitigation, and product development. You will be responsible for Applying mechanical engineering fundamentals to a broad range of technical problems and applications. Planning, designing, and executing experimental test programs, including the construction of experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis. Developing and using numerical and analytical models of physical phenomena. Conducting risk assessments, fieldwork, and inspections, including data gathering and documentation. Researching published literature and reviewing and synthesizing documents, data, and other technical information. Preparing and communicating proposals, presentations, and technical reports to clients and other technical and non-technical audiences. Managing projects and multidisciplinary project teams while maintaining quality and efficiency under deadlines. Demonstrating a commitment to quality management in technical work and project delivery. Identifying opportunities to expand current projects and developing new consulting engagements. Pursuing continued professional development through publications, technical conferences, professional licensure, and certifications. You will have the following skills and qualifications Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; No immigration sponsorship or processing required. Practical and theoretical knowledge of…