Vehicle Mechanical Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.)
Exponent•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Exponent is seeking a Vehicle Engineer for its Vehicle Engineering Practice in Philadelphia, PA. This role involves working within a team dedicated to analyzing transportation accidents, mechanical failures, and the design of consumer and industrial products. The position requires a blend of technical expertise, hands-on experience, and strong communication skills to provide clients with solutions to their technical problems, while also fostering the development of a consulting practice and professional experience.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
- Knowledge of (or interest) in vehicle systems
- Strong background in statics, dynamics and mechanics
- Technical computer skills (including 3D CAD and/or technical programming)
- Aptitude for complicated technical analysis and problem-solving
- P.E. license or the willingness to obtain a P.E. license
- Must possess strong communication skills for synthesizing and presenting technical information
Nice To Haves
- Prior professional experience in a technical role is a plus
- Experience in field and/or lab measurements preferred
- Leadership experience is an advantage
- Dedication to quality and accuracy
Responsibilities
- Performing technical analyses of accidents involving roadway users, including cars, commercial vehicles, public transportation, two-wheeled vehicles and pedestrians
- Leveraging vehicle- and component-level testing at Exponent’s world-class test facilities to refine or demonstrate technical analyses
- Pursuing cutting-edge research to address pressing technical issues facing vehicle transportation and accident analysis
- Conducting first-hand field investigations of accident vehicles and locations
- Communicating the results of technical analysis and research in the form of technical reports, presentations and testimony to diverse audiences, technical and otherwise
Benefits
- Opportunities for paid overtime
- Work-related travel
- 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
- Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
- Annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
