Mechanical Engineer; Ph.D

and the job listing Expires on February 20, 2026

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!

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• 640+ Ph.D.s
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We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Philadelphia, PA
. The start date for this position is April 2026 or beyond, we are unable to consider earlier start dates. In this role, you will work as part of a team applying fundamental principles of mechanical engineering to solve difficult technical problems for our clients. You will be expected to grow in the key aspects of consulting, including continued development of technical expertise, the ability to synthesize arguments and positions from vast amounts of information, and effective spoken and written communications.

• Communicating effectively with other engineers, managers, clients and administrative professionals
• Managing and executing specific projects related to a variety of mechanical engineering applications including medical device and consumer product testing in the laboratory
• Designing and implementing custom experimental methods to address unique problems related to mechanical performance
• Designing complex fixtures for experimental mechanical testing using Solidworks or AutoCAD
• Performing technical evaluations and analysis in order to prepare written reports and presentations
• Performing field inspections and conducting hands‑on failure analysis for litigation matters
• Marketing the Mechanical Engineering Practice’s technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
• Strong background in experimental mechanical testing
• Strong background in design, modelling, and generating drawings using Solidworks or AutoCAD
• Strong ability in distilling complex technical information and presenting it effectively to a wide range of audiences with varying technical backgrounds
• Interest in collaborating and working with multidisciplinary teams across our various practices, including working with the Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Vehicle Engineering, Biomechanics, and Human Factors practices
• Familiarity with mechanical testing of consumer products or medical devices is desirable
• Desire and drive to eventually manage large projects both in terms of staffing, budget, and client interactions
• Willing to travel, often on short notice, and sometimes for extended periods of time
• Ability and desire to become a Licensed Professional Engineer

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].

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