Electrical Engineer (Ph.D.)

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We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer for our Electrical Engineering Practice in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will work as part of several teams to develop engineering solutions for a diverse range of challenges faced by clients ranging from early-stage startups through to fortune 100 companies. You will be expected to combine scientific and engineering principles, data driven techniques, and a range of current experimental methods and investigative analysis techniques with robust subject-specific scientific expertise, to implement high-value solutions to complex technical problems. You will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across an extremely wide cross-section of industry and will interact with a variety of client contacts ranging from managers, engineers, legal staff, and business leaders. You will be expected to demonstrate continued professional growth, both in technical areas relevant to your expertise, and in business skills essential to providing effective consulting services.

• Performing electrical engineering analyses related to electrical/electronic systems for ongoing Exponent work
• Performing failure analysis, risk assessment, electrical schematic and safety design review
• Performing laboratory testing on PCBs and ICs using electrical bench test equipment
• Presenting technical results and solutions to a diverse audience through verbal, written, and interactive communication
• Preparing technical proposals, pursuing business developments, and expanding the range of related services Exponent provides to clients

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field such as Applied Physics
• Technical background in electrical engineering, power electronics, controls, embedded systems or automation
• Experience in designing, constructing, and performing tests in a laboratory setting
• Experience with data analysis and at least one common programming language such as Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar
• 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
• Self-starter with strong fundamentals, interested in learning about new topics
• Ability to support multiple group projects and market the Electrical Engineering Practice and its consulting services
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required  

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].

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. 

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