Mechanical/Structural Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent • Menlo Park, CA

7h • $140,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Mechanical/Structural Engineer for its Mechanical Engineering Practice in Menlo Park, CA. This role involves developing technical expertise and communication skills to serve clients both within and outside the firm. A key requirement is significant experience with uncertainty quantification and probabilistic structural mechanics. The position offers opportunities for technical and project management leadership, client relationship development, and career growth through mentoring and a culture of learning. Exponent is a global engineering and scientific consulting firm focused on solving complex client challenges in areas such as product innovation, safety, health, and sustainability.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Structural/Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics and/or similar fields
• Specialized knowledge in solid mechanics, structural mechanics, uncertainty quantification/probabilistic mechanics, computational mechanics, and fracture mechanics
• Working knowledge of computational platforms, such as commercial finite element environments and associated numerical analysis tools
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent project ownership and initiative characteristics
• Ability to work independently and within project teams
• Strong desire to contribute
• Potential for technical and project management leadership
• 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

Responsibilities

• Communicating effectively with other engineers, managers, clients, and administrative reports
• Conducting structural mechanics analyses
• Developing and executing computational analyses (e.g., finite element analysis)
• Collaborating across engineering disciplines, including materials science and metallurgical engineering
• Creating written reports and presentations
• Performing field inspections

Benefits

• 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
• Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts (at Associate and Senior Associate level)
• Annual bonus (at Associate and Senior Associate level)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree