<h2>About Exponent</h2><p><strong>Exponent</strong> 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.  </p><p> </p><p>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.  </p><p> </p><p>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!   </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key statistics:</strong> </p><ul> <li>950+ Consultants </li> <li>640+ Ph.D.s </li> <li>90+ Disciplines </li> <li>30+ Offices globally </li></ul><h2>Our Opportunity</h2><p>We are currently seeking a <strong>Battery Engineer/Scientist</strong> for our <strong>Materials Science and Electrochemistry</strong><strong> Practice</strong> in <strong>Menlo Park, California</strong>. In this role you will work as part of a team to contribute to the fast-developing portable energy consulting services at Exponent. The ideal candidate will possess a well-developed understanding of secondary and primary battery chemistry, cell design, cell assembly, and material and battery characterization. In addition, we desire an individual who can draw from three to five (3-5) years of hands-on experience with battery research and development, which may include work during a masters or doctorate degree. Experience with polymer processing, corrosion science and/or metallurgy is a plus. Responsibilities will include applying this experience to solve challenging, real world battery electrochemistry and materials problems for our clients. This individual will work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers and will play a key role in designing and running experiments, as well as interpreting and presenting data. The successful applicant will display excellent written and verbal communications skills and contribute in preparing reports and presenting results to clients. </p><h2>You will be responsible for</h2><ul> <li>Applying your experience with battery research and development to solve challenging, real word battery electrochemistry and materials problems for our clients </li> <li>Designing and running experiments</li> <li>Interpreting and presenting data</li> <li>Preparing written reports </li> <li>Presenting results to clients </li></ul><h2>You will have the following skills and qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Ph. D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field</li> <li>Specialized knowledge of electrochemistry and lithium ion or other battery technology is required and experience in failure analysis is desirable </li> <li>Well-developed understanding of secondary and primary battery chemistry, cell design, cell assembly, and material and battery characterization </li> <li>Three to five (3-5) years of hands-on experience with battery research and development, which may include work during a masters or doctorate degree </li> <li>Experience with polymer processing, corrosion science and/or metallurgy is a plus </li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communications skills </li> <li>Ability to work within project teams with strong desire to contribute, have potential for technical and project managerial leadership </li> <li>Must be able to convey complex technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related</li> <li>Presently legally authorized to work in the US, no immigration sponsorship or visa processing required</li></ul><p> </p><p><em>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].</em></p><h2>Life @ Exponent</h2><p>To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:</p><p> </p><p>https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent</p><p>https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><h2>Work Environment</h2><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>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 </p><h2>Salary Range</h2>USD $131,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.<h2>Benefits you will enjoy</h2><p>Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:</p><p> </p><p>https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p>batteries</p><h2>Job Locations</h2>US-CA-Menlo Park

<p>In an era of accelerating change, Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients&rsquo; most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.</p>
<p>Exponent brings together 90+ technical disciplines and 950+ consultants to help our clients navigate the increasing complexity of more than a dozen industries, connecting decades of pioneering work in failure analysis to develop solutions for a safer, healthier, sustainable world.</p>
<p>Our consultants deliver the highest value by leveraging multidisciplinary expertise and resources from across Exponent's offices in North America, Asia, and Europe. Exponent's consultants, laboratories, databases, and computing resources work seamlessly together around the globe, enabling us to produce the breakthrough insights needed to help multinational companies, startups, law firms, insurance companies, government, and society respond to incidents and push their products and processes forward</p>

Battery Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)

<h2>About Exponent</h2><p><strong>Exponent</strong> 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. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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!  &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key statistics:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul> <li>950+ Consultants&nbsp;</li> <li>640+ Ph.D.s&nbsp;</li> <li>90+ Disciplines&nbsp;</li> <li>30+ Offices globally&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>Our Opportunity</h2><p>We are currently seeking a <strong>Battery Engineer/Scientist</strong> for our <strong>Materials Science and Electrochemistry</strong><strong>&nbsp;Practice</strong> in <strong>Menlo Park, California</strong>. In this role you will work as part of a team to contribute to the fast-developing portable energy consulting services at Exponent. The ideal candidate will possess a well-developed understanding of secondary and primary battery chemistry, cell design, cell assembly, and material and battery characterization. In addition, we desire an individual who can draw from three to five (3-5) years of hands-on experience with battery research and development, which may include work during a masters or doctorate degree. Experience with polymer processing, corrosion science and/or metallurgy is a plus. Responsibilities will include applying this experience to solve challenging, real world battery electrochemistry and materials problems for our clients. This individual will work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers and will play a key role in designing and running experiments, as well as interpreting and presenting data. The successful applicant will display excellent written and verbal communications skills and contribute in preparing reports and presenting results to clients. </p><h2>You will be responsible for</h2><ul> <li>Applying your experience with battery research and development to solve challenging, real word battery electrochemistry and materials problems for our clients </li> <li>Designing and running experiments</li> <li>Interpreting and presenting data</li> <li>Preparing written reports </li> <li>Presenting results to clients </li></ul><h2>You will have the following skills and qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Ph. D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field</li> <li>Specialized knowledge of electrochemistry and lithium ion or other battery technology is required and experience in failure analysis is desirable </li> <li>Well-developed understanding of secondary and primary battery chemistry, cell design, cell assembly, and material and battery characterization </li> <li>Three to five (3-5) years of hands-on experience with battery research and development, which may include work during a masters or doctorate degree </li> <li>Experience with polymer processing, corrosion science and/or metallurgy is a plus </li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communications skills </li> <li>Ability to work within project teams with strong desire to contribute, have potential for technical and project managerial leadership </li> <li>Must be able to convey complex technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related</li> <li>Presently legally authorized to work in the US, no immigration sponsorship or visa processing required</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>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].</em></p><h2>Life @ Exponent</h2><p>To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent</p><p>https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p><h2>Work Environment</h2><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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. &nbsp;#LI-Onsite&nbsp;</p><h2>Salary Range</h2>USD $131,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.<h2>Benefits you will enjoy</h2><p>Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>batteries</p><h2>Job Locations</h2>US-CA-Menlo Park

Battery Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)

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