Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

113d•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Mechanical Engineering Practice in Philadelphia, PA. This role involves applying fundamental mechanical engineering principles to solve complex technical problems for clients. The position requires growth in consulting aspects, including technical expertise development, synthesizing information, and effective communication. The start date for this position is July 2026 or beyond.

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.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

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