Materials 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.

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 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
Materials Engineer (Ph.D.) for our
Materials Science and Electrochemistry Practice in Natick, MA. In this role, you will work as part of a team conducting materialsengineering and scientific analyses to assist Exponent’s clients across multiple industries, particularly including consumerproducts and construction materials. Projects can range from failureinvestigation of materials issues with products/components in the field or during development to materials selection and reliabilitybehavior, applying fundamental materialsengineering principles. With the support of all of Exponent’s diverse expertise in polymers, materials chemistry, metallurgy, and mechanical engineering, to name a few, we touch on nearly every aspect of our clients’ products.

• Conducting failure analysis ofglass andceramics, composites, metals, polymers
• Performing materialscharacterization andfractureanalysis
• Designing and executing laboratory experiments and field inspections
• Applying scientific principles to solve complex engineering problems
• Preparing technical reports and presenting findings to clients
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on investigations and product evaluations

• Ph.D.and Bachelor sin Materials Science and Engineeringor a related field
• Strong understanding ofceramic material (including glass),fracture, and degradation mechanisms
• Experience with materials characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, TEM, EDS, XPS, FTIR, XRD,)
• Ability to adaptexpertiseto new industries and work outside core areas
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to contribute proactivelyinteam settings
• Familiarity with failure analysis methodologies and root cause investigations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and client-facing reports
• The ideal candidatedemonstratesa proactive approach to their work,anticipates challenges, and takes ownership of projects

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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