Battery Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)

Menlo Park, CA, United States

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Key statistics:

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640+ Ph.D.s

30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Battery Engineer/Scientist for our Polymer Science & Materials Chemistry Practice in Menlo Park, California . 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.

You will be responsible for

Applying your experience with battery research and development to solve challenging, real word battery electrochemistry and materials problems for our clients

Designing and running experiments

Interpreting and presenting data

Presenting results to clients

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph. D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field

Specialized knowledge of electrochemistry and lithium ion or other battery technology is required and experience in failure analysis is desirable

Well-developed understanding of secondary and primary battery chemistry, cell design, cell assembly, and material and battery characterization

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

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Ability to work within project teams with strong desire to contribute, have potential for technical and project managerial leadership

Must be able to convey complex technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related

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].

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Salary Range

USD $130,000.00 – USD $145,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits you will enjoy

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