Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm. Our multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, physicians, and regulatory consultants brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve complicated problems facing corporations, insurers, government entities, associations and individuals. Our approximately 1000 staff members work in 26 offices across the United States and abroad. Exponent has over 800 consultants, including more than 500 that have earned a doctorate in their chosen field of specialization.

Exponent's Polymer Science & Materials Chemistry Practice is currently hiring an Associate/Scientist in our Hong Kong, China office. The candidate should have a strong electrochemistry and/or materials background in order 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 is able to draw from 3-5 years of hands on experience with battery research and development, which may include work on 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.

Common activities will include: traveling with senior staff to client sites; performing engineering evaluations and failure investigations; performing quality assurance audits of client product lines; photographing and documenting evidence and products; communicating with clients in the U.S. and Asia; and developing tests and test programs using a variety of analysis equipment.

Qualifications for this position include:

• Written and verbal fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

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

• Ability to clearly communicate findings through reports and presentations

• 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 industries

• Willingness to travel frequently as needed to project sites (Mainland China, Japan, Korea, United States)

• Excellent hands-on engineering skills

• Relocation to China

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To apply, please contact Ray Huang at 852 5596 7869 in our Hong Kong office at rhuang (at) exponent.com