Managing Engineer (Ph.D)
About The Position
Exponent is seeking a Managing Engineer for its Metallurgical & Corrosion Engineering Practice in Chicago, IL or Warrenville, IL. This role involves significant contributions to business development and practice expansion within a specialized technical area. The position requires analyzing safety, performance, and reliability issues using field inspections, engineering analysis, and experimental testing, with a particular focus on laboratory-based analysis. The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader in their field, capable of attracting projects, managing staff, and contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
- At least 5 – 10 years of related professional experience
- Licensure as a professional engineer (PE or P. Eng) in Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline is required.
- Specialized knowledge of operating a laboratory with materials characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, FIB, TEM, EDS, XPS, Auger, SIMS, FTIR, acoustic microscopy, X-ray)
- Business development experience with a proven track record
- Ability to attract projects to support full-time staff, and to manage and develop a group of highly motivated individuals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
- A record of professional papers and presentations, and a proven record of dedication to quality and accuracy
- Presently legally authorized to work in the US, no immigration sponsorship and visa processing required
Nice To Haves
- Litigation experience as a testifying expert is preferred but not required.
- The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader in their field
Responsibilities
- Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities
- Significantly increasing Exponent's metallurgical and corrosion engineering consulting efforts, particularly in laboratory-based analysis
- Analyzing a wide variety of safety, performance, and reliability issues related to metallurgical and corrosion engineering using field inspections, engineering analysis and experimental testing
Benefits
- 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
- Annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
