Associate Level Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc.•Natick, MA

6d•$135,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! We are currently seeking an Associate for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Natick, MA. You will be expected to grow in the key aspects of consulting, including technical expertise and effective spoken and written communications, to develop a consulting practice serving clients both within and outside the firm.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Mechanics and/or similar fields with an emphasis on machine design, robotics, mechatronics, hydraulics, tribology, or mechanical testing
Extensive experience performing engineering analysis of machine components such as shafts, gears, bearings, brakes, seals, springs, and/or bolts
A strong foundation in engineering statics, dynamics, and solid mechanics
Hands-on experience with design, fabrication, and prototyping of mechanical systems
Hands-on experience with basic laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and data collection as well as the ability to independently design and execute experiments
Experience with engineering related software, for example: LabView, Matlab, Python, MathCAD, Solidworks, Autocad
Excellent project ownership characteristics, including resourcefulness, technical curiosity, and a strong commitment to technical rigor and quality
Strong ability to distill complex technical information and present it effectively to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related industries
Interest in applying technical and managerial skills to direct staffing, budget, and client interactions
Entrepreneurial aptitude to seek new client relationships to grow a client base
Willingness to travel, often on short notice
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with photography is a plus

Responsibilities

Conducting hands-on analyses of mechanical equipment failures to understand what happened and the cause of the failure in collaboration with experts in other engineering disciplines
Creating written reports and presentations and presenting these communications to both technical and non-technical clients
Supporting an expansive internal client base that works collaboratively to solve complex, real-world problems associated with various types of mechanical equipment
Planning and executing custom laboratory tests using a variety of traditional and novel methods
Performing calculations and analyses, creating written reports and presentations, and performing field inspections

Benefits

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 the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
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