Mechanical Engineer Ph.D

About Exponent

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.

Our vision is to engage 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!

Key statistics:

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a
Mechanical Engineer
for our
Mechanical Engineering Practice. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing a wide variety of mechanical and material failures ranging from consumer products to large mechanical systems.

Location:

• London–Cambridge area (future Cambridge lab/office)
• This role is not remote and requires in-person working
• The successful candidate will initially be based within the London–Cambridge area, with the expectation of transitioning to a Cambridge-based office/lab once this has been established

• Conducting experimental testing, field inspections, engineering analysis, and failure investigations
• Developing test procedures and preparing reports
• Working on exciting new challenges
• Applying the principles of mechanical engineering design, applied mechanics, and fracture mechanics to a wide variety of technical problems
• Demonstrating a strong background in composite materials, experimental testing, computational analyses, and creative problem solving
• Interacting with clients, managers, engineers, laboratory personnel, and non-technical staff

• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant field, such as Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar fields with a focused thesis/coursework/project experience in composite materials, solid mechanics and experimental mechanics
• Willingness to work in new technical areas
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Experience and familiarity with manufacturing methods and analysis of fiber-reinforced composite components and structures
• Experience conducting laboratory testing or other hands‑on experience
• Experience performing finite element analysis is a plus
• Desire to obtain a professional engineering license and additional technical expertise
• Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
• Potential for technical and project managerial leadership
• Ability to convey technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related industries

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

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