Senior Vehicle Mechanical Engineer (MS/PhD)

Exponent Inc. • Natick, MA

13d • $117,000 - $142,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Senior Vehicle Mechanical Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Natick, MA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to support existing consulting projects that involve the analysis of transportation accidents, mechanical failures, and the design of consumer and industrial products. You will have the opportunity to ultimately develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent. We expect the individual to ultimately develop specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, or analysis and reconstruction of transportation accidents.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree (M.S. or M.Eng.) in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with 2+ years relevant work experience
• Familiarity with automotive systems and a strong interest in vehicle technology is required
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
• Proven ability in scholarly or technical writing is required; a record of authoring published research or technical papers is required
• Field and/or lab measurement experience
• Working for an OEM, auto manufacturer, or consulting firm in a position in which you were required to work both independently and with a team to set priorities and manage deadlines
• Hands-on experience in garage, workshop, field, or laboratory environment required; ideally involving vehicles or engineering instrumentation
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Rhino3D preferred)
• P.E. license or the willingness and ability to obtain a P.E. license
• Versatile, team-oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when required
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non-specialists alike
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proven dedication to quality and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from initiation to completion
• Communicating project updates to other team members, clients, and administrative staff
• Ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work products
• Identifying business development opportunities
• Setting up and executing various test programs, including full-scale vehicle tests (crash, sled, and handling tests) and component or control systems evaluations
• Developing specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging ADAS and autonomous vehicle technology, or analysis and reconstruction of transportation accidents

Benefits

• Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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