Mechanical/Material Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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!
We are currently seeking a Mechanical/Material Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Houston, TX . In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing a wide variety of mechanical and material failures in products ranging from consumer products to medical devices. You will be expected to grow in the key aspects of consulting, including technical expertise and effective spoken and written communications, to develop a consulting practice serving clients both within and outside the firm. You will be responsible for Conducting hands-on analyses of mechanical equipment failures to understand what happened and the cause of the failure in collaboration with experts in other engineering disciplines Creating written reports and presentations and presenting these communications to both technical and non-technical clients Supporting an expansive internal client base that works collaboratively to solve complex, real-world problems associated with various types of mechanical equipment Planning and executing custom laboratory tests using a variety of traditional and novel methods Performing calculations and analyses, creating written reports and presentations, and performing field inspections

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Specialized knowledge in solid mechanics, structural mechanics, computational mechanics, and fracture/damage mechanics
• Completion of formal coursework in machine design, thermal/fluids, and control systems
• Experience performing fatigue and/or fitness-for-service analysis
• Working knowledge of basic computational platforms, such as finite element method and associated numerical analysis platforms such as MATLAB
• Experience with engineering drawings and/or CAD
• Hands-on work or research experience
• Willing to work in new technical areas
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent project ownership and initiative characteristics
• Ability to work independently and within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
• Potential for technical and project management leadership, as well as a desire to seek new client relationships to grow a client base
• Must be able to convey technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related industries
• Willingness to travel
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting hands-on analyses of mechanical equipment failures to understand what happened and the cause of the failure in collaboration with experts in other engineering disciplines
• Creating written reports and presentations and presenting these communications to both technical and non-technical clients
• Supporting an expansive internal client base that works collaboratively to solve complex, real-world problems associated with various types of mechanical equipment
• Planning and executing custom laboratory tests using a variety of traditional and novel methods
• Performing calculations and analyses, creating written reports and presentations, and 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.
• 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