Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Sciences (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 Thermal Sciences Practice in the field of Thermal/Fluid Sciences for our Orange County office in Irvine, CA. This person will be responsible for participating in the investigation and analysis of thermal-fluid/mechanical systems, including HVAC&R, turbomachinery, and combustion. Life @ Exponent Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment. 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. Work Environment At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field)
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
- Strong technical background in thermal/fluid systems and CFD
- Experience with HVAC and Refrigeration systems
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Hands-on experience in executing experimental programs
- Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside their direct area of expertise
Responsibilities
- Performing engineering calculations and analysis
- Evaluating the performance of mechanical and safety systems
- Utilizing computational techniques such as CFD
- Conducting field work and data collection
- Conducting laboratory testing and assessments
- Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients
- Project work may require travel (within and outside of the U.S.)
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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
