Mechanical​/Structural 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 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.

Key statistics:

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

We are currently seeking a Mechanical/Structural Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Menlo Park, CA
. In this role, you will develop a consulting practice serving clients both within and outside the firm. A key requisite is prominent experience with uncertainty quantification and probabilistic structural mechanics.

• Communicating effectively with other engineers, managers, clients, and administrative reports
• Conducting structural mechanics analyses
• Developing and executing computational analyses (e.g., finite element analysis)
• Collaborating across engineering disciplines, including materials science and metallurgical engineering
• Creating written reports and presentations
• Performing field inspections

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Structural/Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics and/or similar fields
• Specialized knowledge in solid mechanics, structural mechanics, uncertainty quantification/probabilistic mechanics, computational mechanics, and fracture mechanics
• Working knowledge of computational platforms, such as commercial finite element environments and associated numerical analysis tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent project ownership and initiative characteristics
• Ability to work independently and within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
• 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

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. 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.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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