
location_on884, Washington Street, South Norwood, Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 02062, United States
Established nearly two centuries ago, FM is a leading mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability, and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk management and the resilience of its policyholder-owners. These owners, who share the belief that the majority of property loss is preventable, represent many of the world's largest organizations, including one of every four Fortune 500 companies. They work with FM to better understand the hazards that can impact their business continuity to make cost-effective risk management decisions, combining property loss prevention with insurance protection.
FM is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to advance scientific understanding, develop new technologies, and create engineering solutions in the field of battery safety. The ultimate goal of this position is to support industrial property loss prevention by conducting high-quality research focused on thermal and fire hazards associated with batteries. In this role, you will lead internally funded research projects involving advanced testing of batteries at multiple scales, designing experiments to support the development, calibration, and validation of physics-based or empirical models. You will interpret and analyze experimental data, prepare high-quality technical documentation, and communicate test methods, results, and engineering recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, including collaborators, clients, and industry partners.
FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.
Work model: On-site
884, Washington Street, South Norwood, Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 02062, United States
Norwood, Massachusetts
Skills: Combustion, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Applied Mathematics, Thermal Fluids, Combustion/fire Science, Battery Electrochemistry, Experimental Heat Transfer Measurement, Battery Failure Analysis, High-Voltage Battery System Testing.
Education: PhD in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or closely related field required.
Research experience involving experimental heat transfer measurement, battery failure analysis, and high-voltage battery system testing, such as BESS or UPS battery systems.
FM • Norwood, Massachusetts