Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.) - Exponent Inc.

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, 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 

Our Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Seattle, WA. The start date for this position is July 2024 or beyond; we are unable to consider earlier start dates. In this role, you will work as a part of a team consulting on a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues.

You will be responsible for:

• Applying the principles of mechanical engineering design, analysis, and practice to a wide variety of technical problems
• Conducting hands-on and engineering analyses of mechanical equipment, machinery, and product failures to understand the cause
• Working in collaboration with experts in other engineering and scientific disciplines
• Conducting field inspections of machinery, facilities, fires, and products, and thoroughly documenting observations and findings
• Planning and executing custom laboratory tests using a variety of traditional and novel methods
• Performing calculations and analyses using state-of-the art methods
• Creating detailed and accurate written reports and presentations, and presenting these communications to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Communicating and working effectively with clients and other Exponent staff at all levels of the company

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
• Completion of formal coursework in machine design, materials science, thermal sciences, fluid and solid mechanics, control systems, and statistics
• Experience with experimental techniques and equipment, including electronic instrumentation and data acquisition
• Strong facility with Microsoft Office, CAD, and other common software tools
• Working knowledge of basic computational and numerical analysis methods and programs, including finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and MATLAB
• Specialized knowledge, hands-on experience, and/or strong interest in the fields of vehicle mechanics/dynamics, fire investigation, and construction
• Ability to convey complex technical information to individuals not educated in technical fields
• Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
• Potential for technical and project managerial leadership and interest in developing a client base
• Willingness to travel
• Eagerness to work in a competitive environment in which work product and opinions may be challenged
• Desire to obtain a professional engineering license and additional technical expertise and credentials
• High level of mechanical aptitude and a curiosity for learning about new products, industries, and processes

 

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].

Life @ Exponent:

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

 

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

Work Environment:

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

 

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Compensation:

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.

Salary Range:USD $130,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.Benefits you will enjoy:Job Locations:US-WA-Seattle