Exponent · 7 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.)
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelExponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm dedicated to solving unique challenges for clients. The Mechanical Engineer will apply fundamental principles of mechanical engineering to solve technical problems, manage projects, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Communicating effectively with other engineers, managers, clients and administrative professionals
Managing and executing specific projects related to a variety of mechanical engineering applications including medical device and consumer product testing in the laboratory
Designing and implementing custom experimental methods to address unique problems related to mechanical performance
Designing complex fixtures for experimental mechanical testing using Solidworks or AutoCAD
Performing technical evaluations and analysis in order to prepare written reports and presentations
Performing field inspections and conducting hands-on failure analysis for litigation matters
Marketing the Mechanical Engineering Practice’s technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
Strong background in experimental mechanical testing
Strong background in design, modelling, and generating drawings using Solidworks or AutoCAD
Strong ability in distilling complex technical information and presenting it effectively to a wide range of audiences with varying technical backgrounds
Interest in collaborating and working with multidisciplinary teams across our various practices, including working with the Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Vehicle Engineering, Biomechanics, and Human Factors practices
Desire and drive to eventually manage large projects both in terms of staffing, budget, and client interactions
Willing to travel, often on short notice, and sometimes for extended periods of time
Ability and desire to become a Licensed Professional Engineer
Preferred
Familiarity with mechanical testing of consumer products or medical devices is desirable
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
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Late StageLeadership Team
Cathy Chen
Senior Managing Engineer
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