Exponent · 9 hours ago
Vehicle Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.)
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelExponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm committed to solving unique challenges through multidisciplinary teams. The Vehicle Engineer will analyze transportation and heavy equipment accidents, mechanical failures, and evaluate the design and safety of products, while managing projects and conducting original research in automotive technology.
Consulting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Managing projects from initiation to completion; communicating project updates to other team members, clients, and administrative staff; ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work product; and identifying business development opportunities
Identifying areas of, and performing, original research that furthers knowledge in the field of accident reconstruction / automotive technology
Developing a specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, or analysis and reconstruction of transportation accidents
Traveling to perform site, scene, vehicle and equipment inspections
Preparing written reports and presenting results/findings to diverse audiences
The ideal candidate should be willing and able to work overtime occasionally to fulfill client needs
Qualification
Required
Master's degree (with thesis) or Ph.D. in an Engineering field is required (at least one of the degrees, B.S./M.S./Ph.D., must be in Mechanical Engineering)
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required
Knowledge and interest in automotive systems and vehicles
Field and/or lab measurement experience with excellent hands-on skills (i.e. experience taking something apart to either fix it, or see how it works)
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Must have knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD
Must have analytical and problem-solving skills
P.E. license or the willingness to obtain a P.E. license
Must possess strong leadership and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize and present technical information to a non-technical audience
Clear written communication and technical writing skills are required
Experience writing a thesis, dissertation, peer-reviewed technical paper, and/or experience presenting at a conference
Must have a proven dedication to quality and accuracy
Benefits
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Company
Exponent
With over 90 scientific and engineering disciplines, Exponent’s staff of approximately 900, located in 20 offices throughout the USA
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cathy Chen
Senior Managing Engineer
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