Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

We offer opportunities for you to expand your engineering or scientific knowledge amidst experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities. At Exponent, you will apply your experience, technical skills, and prior academic research to a fulfilling career in consulting. You will have the opportunity to develop continuously through formal and informal development programs, coaching and mentoring, and involvement in a wide array of projects. We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team!

Key statistics:

• 1100+ Team members
• 900+ Consultants
• 550+ Ph.D.s
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.) for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Natick, MA. In this role, you will work as a part of multiple teams consulting on a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues including solid/structural mechanics and mechanical design. 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:

• Communicating effectively with other engineers and technicians, managers, clients, and administrative reports
• Conducting hands-on failure analysis
• Planning and executing laboratory tests
• Performing calculations and analysis
• Performing field inspections
• Assisting the other engineering practice groups within Exponent on as-needed basis
• Supporting senior staff in project development and marketing

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent with focused thesis/coursework/project experience in machine design, manufacturing, solid mechanics, structural mechanics, or stress analysis, utilizing both experimental methods and analytical methods
• 2-5 years of experience working with mechanical systems in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Data collection and analysis experience is a plus
• Machine shop experience is a plus
• Experience designing experimental setups for laboratory testing
• Experience with Matlab, Python, C++ or equivalent programming language
• 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

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].

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

We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives 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.

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.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.