Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

1d•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. We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Philadelphia, PA. The start date for this position is July 2026 or beyond, we are unable to consider earlier start dates. In this role, you will work as part of a team applying fundamental principles of mechanical engineering to solve difficult technical problems for our clients. You will be expected to grow in the key aspects of consulting, including continued development of technical expertise, the ability to synthesize arguments and positions from vast amounts of information, and effective spoken and written communications.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
Strong background in computer coding for mechanical engineering applications, e.g., analysis of complex data sets, analysis of previously developed or legacy code bases, etc.
Strong background in mechanical engineering computer-aided design, e.g., finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, etc.
Strong ability in distilling complex technical information and presenting it effectively to a wide range of audiences with varying technical backgrounds
Interest in collaborating and working with multidisciplinary teams across our various practices
Desire and drive to eventually manage large projects both in terms of staffing, budget, and client interactions
Willing to travel, often on short notice, and sometimes for extended periods of time
Ability and desire to become a Licensed Professional Engineer
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the foundations of artificial intelligence as it relates to mechanical engineering analyses is desirable
Formal experience and/or training in industry computer code development is desirable

Responsibilities

Communicating effectively with other engineers, managers, clients and administrative professionals
Managing and executing specific projects related to a variety of mechanical engineering applications, including turbomachinery, wind turbines, and consumer products testing
Performing data-driven analyses of complex mechanical engineering problems leveraging computer-aided tools
Performing technical evaluations and analysis in order to prepare written reports and presentations
Performing field inspections and conducting hands-on failure analysis for litigation matters
Marketing the Mechanical Engineering Practice’s technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community