Vehicle Mechanical Engineer; M.S​/Ph.D

Position: Vehicle Mechanical Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.)
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.

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our 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 Vehicle Mechanical Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Philadelphia, PA. In this role you will work as part of a team responsible for the analysis of transportation accidents, mechanical failures, and the design of consumer and industrial products. Your technical background and hands-on experience will combine with your excellent communication skills to provide Exponent's clients with answers to their technical problems, while empowering the development of your consulting practice and professional experience.

You will be responsible for

* Performing technical analyses of accidents involving roadway users, including cars, commercial vehicles, public transportation, two-wheeled vehicles and pedestrians

* Leveraging vehicle- and component-level testing at Exponent's world-class test facilities to refine or demonstrate your technical analyses

* Pursuing cutting-edge research to address pressing technical issues facing vehicle transportation and accident analysis

* Conducting first-hand field investigations of accident vehicles and locations

* Communicating the results of your technical analysis and research in the form of technical reports, presentations and testimony to diverse audiences, technical and otherwise

* Opportunities for paid overtime and work-related travel

You will have the following skills and qualifications

* Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

* Knowledge of (or interest) in vehicle systems

* Prior professional experience in a technical role is a plus

* Experience in field and/or lab measurements preferred

* Strong background in statics, dynamics and mechanics

* Technical computer skills (including 3D CAD and/or technical programming)

* Aptitude for complicated technical analysis and problem-solving

* P.E. license or the willingness to obtain a P.E. license

* Must possess strong communication skills for synthesizing and presenting technical information

* Leadership experience is an advantage

* Dedication to quality and accuracy

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].

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