Materials Engineer (Ph.D)

Exponent Inc. • Atlanta, GA

6d • 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!
Key statistics:
950+ Consultants
640+ Ph.D.s
90+ Disciplines
30+ Offices globally
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking a dedicated Materials Engineer to join our Metallurgical and Corrosion Engineering Practice in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will collaborate as part of a team to perform comprehensive materials, metallurgical, and mechanical failure investigations. Your responsibilities will also include conducting field inspections and engaging in materials characterization and specialized testing.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, with a strong emphasis on materials science and engineering
• Proficient knowledge of materials characterization techniques, such as SEM, EDS, optical microscopy, CT, X-ray, FTIR, and XRD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and effective information exchange within the team and with clients
• Ability to work collaboratively within project teams, demonstrating a strong desire to contribute and support team objectives
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support project requirements

Nice To Haves

• Desired knowledge includes expertise in metallurgy, fracture mechanics, fractography, and failure analysis
• Familiarity with materials degradation mechanisms, including corrosion, is also preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on failure analysis to determine root causes of material failures
• Perform materials characterization and metallurgical analysis using laboratory equipment
• Plan, coordinate, and execute laboratory testing to support investigations and assessments
• Conduct field inspections to gather data and evaluate material conditions in real-world environments
• Generate written work products, including PowerPoint presentations and detailed technical reports, to document findings and communicate results.
• Effectively present results to both technical and non-technical clients and staff
• Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple investigative engagements, maintaining organization and efficiency across projects

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.
• Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. 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.
• Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree