Materials Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent, Inc.•Natick, MA

41d•$135,000 - $155,000•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 and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! We are currently seeking a Materials Engineer (Ph.D.) for our Materials Science and Electrochemistry Practice in Natick, MA. In this role, you will work as part of a team conducting materials engineering and scientific analyses to assist Exponent's clients across multiple industries, particularly including consumer products and construction materials. Projects can range from failure investigation of materials issues with products/components in the field or during development to materials selection and reliability behavior, applying fundamental materials engineering principles. With the support of all of Exponent's diverse expertise in polymers, materials chemistry, metallurgy, and mechanical engineering, to name a few, we touch on nearly every aspect of our clients' products.

Requirements

Ph.D. and Bachelors in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field
Strong understanding of ceramic material (including glass), fracture, and degradation mechanisms
Experience with materials characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, TEM, EDS, XPS, FTIR, XRD,)
Ability to adapt expertise to new industries and work outside core areas
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to contribute proactively in team settings
Familiarity with failure analysis methodologies and root cause investigations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and client-facing reports
The ideal candidate demonstrates a proactive approach to their work, anticipates challenges, and takes ownership of projects

Responsibilities

Conducting failure analysis of glass and ceramics, composites, metals, polymers
Performing materials characterization and fracture analysis
Designing and executing laboratory experiments and field inspections
Applying scientific principles to solve complex engineering problems
Preparing technical reports and presenting findings to clients
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on investigations and product evaluations

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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