Vehicle Mechanical Engineer; MS​/PhD

Vehicle Mechanical Engineer (MS/PhD)

Location:

Natick, MA

We are seeking a Vehicle Mechanical Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Natick, MA. In this role you will support consulting projects involving 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.

• 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. or Master’s degree (M.S. or M.Eng.) in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with 1+ year relevant work experience;
  Internship or co‑op experience may count toward required work experience.
• Familiarity with automotive systems and an interest in vehicle technology are preferred.
• Currently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• Demonstrated experience of technical or scholarly writing is required; a record of authoring published research or technical papers is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience in garage, workshop, field, or laboratory environment required; ideally involving vehicles or engineering instrumentation.
• Field and/or lab measurement experience.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works, or Rhino3D preferred).
• P.E. license or willingness and ability to obtain a P.E. license.
• 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 and verbal communication skills.
• 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).

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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