Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent • Menlo Park, CA

98d • $135,000 - $145,000

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. We are currently seeking an Engineer/Scientist for our Materials and Corrosion Engineering Practice in our Menlo Park, CA office. In this role you will work as part of a team to conduct hands-on failure analysis, field inspections, electrochemical and other laboratory testing, as well as work with clients to evaluate corrosion control and integrity management measures. Your long-term goal will be to develop business and bring new clients to the firm.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Corrosion or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
• Specialized knowledge of materials characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, FIB, TEM, EDS, XPS, Auger, SIMS, FTIR, acoustic microscopy, X-ray)

Responsibilities

• Conducting hands-on failure analysis
• Planning and executing laboratory tests
• Conducting field inspections
• Working with clients to develop, evaluate, and improve their corrosion control and integrity management programs
• Communicating effectively with other engineers, technicians, managers, clients, and administrative staff

Benefits

• 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
• Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
• Annual bonus
• Flexible work hours
• Support for health and well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees