Mechanical Engineer; M.S of consulting or Ph.D

About Exponent

Exponentis 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 aMechanical Engineerfor ourMechanical EngineeringPractice inSeattle, WA. In this role, you will work as part of a team consulting on a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues.

Technical Analysis

• Applying the principles of mechanical engineering design, analysis, and practice to support forensic engineering and root cause analysis of mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire-protection, and other product or system failures
• Assisting with the evaluation of products and systems against applicable codes, standards, manufacturer requirements, and accepted engineering practices
• Planning, designing, and executing custom laboratory tests using a variety of traditional and novel methods
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, maintenance records, and other technical documents to support reconstruction of events and evaluation of design, installation, operation, and maintenance issues
• Collecting, analyzing, and visualizing large data sets to support concise technical conclusions

Field Work

• Conducting field inspections and hands-on engineering analyses of machinery, industrial equipment, HVAC, plumbing, fire scenes, and consumer products
• Thoroughly documenting observations and findings during investigations of accidents, losses, and equipment malfunctions

• Traveling to client sites and inspection locations (occasionally on short notice)

Consulting and Communication

• Supporting technical investigations in litigation, insurance, and other dispute-resolution matters
• Contributing to the preparation of clear, well-supported, technically rigorous, and defensible written reports and presentations that withstand challenge by opposing experts, attorneys, insurers, contractors, or regulators
• Presenting these communications to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Communicating and working effectively with clients and experts in other engineering and scientific disciplines within Exponent

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, or M.S. with at least 3 years of consulting experience. Do note that recent M.S. graduates without consulting experience do not meet this requirement.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• High level of mechanical aptitude and a curiosity for learning about new products, industries, and processes
• Strong practical and theoretical foundation in thermal or mechanical systems, including formal coursework in machine design, mechanics, thermal sciences, and/or fluid dynamics
• Hands-on experience, practical field experience, and a strong interest in the areas of mechanical building systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, MEP), vehicle systems, industrial equipment, fire investigation, and failure analysis
• Demonstrated experience with experimental techniques and equipment, including instrumentation and data acquisition
• Proficiency with data analysis software (one or more of Python, R, MATLAB, Tableau,…