Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.)

Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.) Job Details Job ID: 2026-2488 Location: US-IL-Warrenville Practice: Thermal Sciences Position Type: Full‑time Workplace Type: On‑Site Posted Salary Range: USD $140,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year Opportunity Overview We are currently seeking a Chemical or Mechanical Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Warrenville, IL. In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of Mechanical, Chemical, and Fire Protection Engineers investigating technical engineering problems. Key Responsibilities Perform outstanding technical work related to a broad application of fundamentals of chemical and mechanical engineering Conduct field work including data gathering and documentation Design and execute customized experimental programs Review and synthesize documents, data, and other types of information Communicate key findings to project teams and clients Manage multidisciplinary project teams Demonstrate commitment to quality management Identify opportunities for expanding current projects or creating new projects Continuing professional development through publication and certifications Mentor and collaborate with other staff Required Skills & Qualifications Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field Legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship required Research background emphasizing transport phenomena, separations, process design, dynamics and control, chemical kinetics, and/or thermodynamics Experience in development of experimental design, construction of experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences Highly self‑motivated as demonstrated through presentation at technical conferences, publication in peer‑reviewed journals, professional certifications Intellectual curiosity with a passion to explore a vast array of problems and applications both within and outside of your area of specialization Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment Willingness and ability to travel regionally, out-of-state, and occasionally internationally ( Willingness and ability to work from the office in Warrenville, IL Previous industry experience, including co‑op, work study, or internship, preferred Compensation and Benefits Base salary range: $140,000–$160,000 per year. Additional compensation includes bi‑weekly bonuses for high‑intensity efforts, an annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary. Benefits information is available on the View email address on click.appcast.io page: Equal Employment Opportunity 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‑View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Exponent