Mechanical/Material Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc.•Houston, TX

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. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! Key statistics: 950+ Consultants 640+ Ph.D.s 90+ Disciplines 30+ Offices globally Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Mechanical/Material Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Houston, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing a wide variety of mechanical and material failures in products ranging from consumer products to medical devices. 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, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Specialized knowledge in solid mechanics, structural mechanics, computational mechanics, and fracture/damage mechanics
Completion of formal coursework in machine design, thermal/fluids, and control systems
Experience performing fatigue and/or fitness-for-service analysis
Working knowledge of basic computational platforms, such as finite element method and associated numerical analysis platforms such as MATLAB
Experience with engineering drawings and/or CAD
Hands-on work or research experience
Willing to work in new technical areas
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent project ownership and initiative characteristics
Ability to work independently and within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
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
Willingness to travel
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Responsibilities

Conducting hands-on analyses of mechanical equipment failures to understand what happened and the cause of the failure in collaboration with experts in other engineering disciplines
Creating written reports and presentations and presenting these communications to both technical and non-technical clients
Supporting an expansive internal client base that works collaboratively to solve complex, real-world problems associated with various types of mechanical equipment
Planning and executing custom laboratory tests using a variety of traditional and novel methods
Performing calculations and analyses, creating written reports and presentations, and performing field inspections

Benefits

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth.
Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent.
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.

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