Metallurgical Engineer (Ph.D.)
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. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our 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! Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Metallurgical Engineer for our Metallurgical and Corrosion Engineering Practice in Seattle, WA. In this role you will work as part of a team to conduct materials, metallurgical, and mechanical failure investigations, field inspections, and perform materials characterization and specialized testing.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and a familiarity with Mechanical Engineering
- Strong background in materials characterization techniques (e.g. metallography, SEM, EDS, FIB, and/or X-ray radiography/diffraction, etc.) is required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute to the team
- Knowledge of failure analysis desired
- Presently legally authorized to work in the US, no immigration sponsorship or visa processing required
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
Responsibilities
- Conducting hands-on failure analyses
- Materials characterization, metallurgical analysis
- Planning, coordinating, and executing laboratory testing
- Conducting field inspections
- Effective presentation of results to technical and non-technical clients and staff
- Communicating effectively with other engineers, technicians, managers, clients, and administrative staff
Benefits
- Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
- Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [email protected] .
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
