Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.)
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 a Mechanical Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Menlo Park, CA. In this role, 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, Engineering Mechanics and/or similar fields. This is a full time position and we are unable to consider candidates that will not be finished with all Ph.D. level commitments before beginning employment with Exponent.
- Specialized knowledge in gas dynamics, mechanical testing, design of experiments, data acquisition, and instrumentation
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent project ownership characteristics
- Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute, have potential for technical and project management leadership, as well as a desire to seek new client relationships to grow a client base
- Must be able to convey technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related industries
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of computational methods, such as the finite element method, computational fluid dynamics, and numerical analysis platforms such as MATLAB preferred
Responsibilities
- Communicating effectively with other engineers, managers, clients, and administrative reports
- Conducting hands-on failure analysis
- Planning and executing laboratory tests
- Performing calculations and analysis
- Creating written reports and presentations
- 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.
- Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
