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

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

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Practice:
Vehicle Engineering

Position Type:
Full-time

Workplace Type:
On-Site

Phoenix, AZ

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

We are currently seeking a Vehicle Mechanical Engineer with a fundamental interest and knowledge base in the automotive field for our Vehicle Engineering Practice and Test Engineering Center in Phoenix, AZ. In this role you will work as part of a team supporting technical analyses of transportation accidents, mechanical failure evaluations, and assessments of vehicle safety systems including restraints and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Field activities include documenting the accident site and vehicles through a variety of techniques including photogrammetry, 3D scanning, and drone technology, and the preservation of collision data from vehicle electronic modules. The candidate should be hands‑on with the ability to support fieldwork and testing, have excellent communication skills, and be motivated to advance professionally and ultimately develop and grow their consulting practice within Exponent.

• Technical analysis of transportation accidents involving heavy trucks and passenger vehicles
• Fieldwork including inspections of accident site and vehicles
• Field and laboratory evaluations including full‑scale vehicle and component testing
• Preparing written technical reports and presenting findings to diverse audiences

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• P.E. license or the willingness to obtain a P.E. license
• Advanced knowledge of dynamics and mechanical design; experience in vehicle dynamics and/or crash worthiness preferred
• Interest in automotive systems such as vehicle communication networks, chassis systems, or Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)
• Attention to detail and dedication to quality and accuracy
• Experience with CAD software, and analytical and simulation tools desired
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Clear written communication and technical writing skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize and present technical information

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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