Vehicle Mechanical Engineer; MS​/PhD

Vehicle Mechanical Engineer (MS/PhD)

Location:

Natick, MA

Practice:
Vehicle Engineering

Salary Range: USD $ – $ /Yr.

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 from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. Together we drive collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights, and help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.

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

We are currently seeking a Vehicle Mechanical Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Natick, MA. In this role you will work as part of a team to support existing consulting projects that involve the analysis of transportation accidents, mechanical failures, and the design of consumer and industrial products. You will have the opportunity to develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent.

We expect you to ultimately develop specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, or analysis and reconstruction of transportation accidents.

• Managing projects from initiation to completion.
• Communicating project updates to other team members, clients, and administrative staff.
• Ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work product.
• Identifying business development opportunities.
• Setting up and executing various test programs, including full‑scale vehicle tests (crash, sled, and handling tests) and component or control systems evaluations.
• Developing specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, or analysis and reconstruction of transportation accidents.

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or an M.S.) and knowledge of automotive systems or strong interest in vehicles and automotive systems.
• Field and/or lab measurement experience with good hands‑on skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works, or Rhino3D preferred).
• P.E. license or willingness to obtain one.
• Versatile, team‑oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non‑specialists alike.
• Clear written communication and technical writing skills are required.
• Proven dedication to quality and accuracy.

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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Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise is 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.

We value in‑person interactions and build an inclusive workplace where everyone has a sense of belonging. In our offices you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi‑disciplinary work environment. Consultants engage in‑person unless traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value balance and provide autonomy to manage work and personal schedules. This flexible work style and working hours allow teams to drive innovation and results while meeting client needs. #LI-Onsite

USD $ – $ /Yr.

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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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