Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent • Philadelphia, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Mechanical Engineering Practice in Philadelphia, PA. This role involves applying fundamental principles of mechanical engineering to solve complex technical problems for clients. The position requires growth in consulting aspects, including technical expertise, synthesizing information, and effective communication. The engineer will work on projects related to turbomachinery, wind turbines, and consumer products testing, performing data-driven analyses, technical evaluations, failure analysis, and marketing the practice's capabilities.

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

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Compensation and recognition programs
• 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
• Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts (at Associate and Senior Associate level)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees