Mechanical Engineer; Ph.D

Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.)

Location:

US-CA-Menlo Park

Practice:
Mechanical Engineering

Position Type:
Full-time

Posted Salary Range: USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

Workplace Type:
On-Site

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 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 Menlo Park, CA
. In this role, you will be expected to grow in the key aspects of consulting, including technical expertise and effective spoken and written communications, to develop a consulting practice serving clients both within and outside the firm.

• Communicating effectively with other engineers, managers, clients, and administrative reports
• Conducting hands-on failure analysis
• Planning and executing laboratory tests
• Performing calculations and analysis
• Creating written reports and presentations
• Performing field inspections

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics and/or similar fields. This is a full time position and we are unable to consider candidates that will not be finished with all Ph.D. level commitments before beginning employment with Exponent.
• Specialized knowledge in gas dynamics, mechanical testing, design of experiments, data acquisition, and instrumentation
• Working knowledge of computational methods, such as the finite element method, computational fluid dynamics, and numerical analysis platforms such as MATLAB preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent project ownership characteristics
• Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute, have potential for technical and project management leadership, as well as a desire to seek new client relationships to grow a client base
• Must be able to convey technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related industries
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

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].

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

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.

At Exponent, in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. We value work/life balance and provide flexibility to balance work and personal schedules to meet client needs.

Exponent s total compensation plan is aligned with the quality and quantity of work performed. 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. The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

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