Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent • Los Angeles, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Los Angeles, CA . In this role, you will work as part of a team that consults on a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues including electromechanical, industrial controls, and machine design issues. You may also assist the other engineering practice groups within Exponent on an as-needed basis and support senior staff in project development and marketing.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent degree with focused thesis/coursework/project experience in electromechanical, controls, engineering mechanics, or machine design issues
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• Experience with data collection tools such as data acquisition systems, measurement tools, accelerometers, and/or force transducers
• Experience conducting laboratory testing or other hands-on experience
• Working knowledge of finite element method and numerical analysis platforms such as MATLAB
• Understanding of data analysis techniques using coding languages/packages such as Python or Matlab
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
• Potential for technical and project managerial leadership
• Ability to convey technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related industries
• Willing to travel, sometimes on short notice
• Ability and desire to become a Licensed Professional Engineer
• Potential for technical and project managerial leadership and an interest in developing a client base

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of machine shop tools (e.g., metal bending, grinding, and cutting), woodworking tools, and fabrication techniques (e.g. welding, fastening)
• Ideally, you will have a mix of: Depth: In select areas of Mechanical Engineering, deep knowledge of theory and state-of-the art analysis/experimental techniques Breadth: General knowledge across many areas of Mechanical Engineering Practical Experience: Curiosity about mechanical systems and experience (professional/academic/hobbyist) in their construction, testing, maintenance, and operation
• 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].

Responsibilities

• Communicating effectively with other engineers, managers, clients, and administrative reports
• Conducting hands-on failure analyses
• Planning and executing laboratory tests
• Performing calculations and engineering analyses
• Creating written reports and presentations
• Performing field inspections

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree