Exponent

Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
  • Strong background in experimental mechanical testing
  • Skills in design, modeling, and drawing generation using Solidworks or AutoCAD
  • Ability to distill complex technical information for diverse audiences
  • Interest in multidisciplinary collaboration across various engineering fields
  • Familiarity with testing of consumer products or medical devices preferred
  • Desire to manage large projects and become a Licensed Professional Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Communicate effectively with engineers, clients, and administrative professionals
  • Manage and execute projects in mechanical engineering applications
  • Design custom experimental methods for mechanical performance issues
  • Create complex fixtures for mechanical testing using Solidworks or AutoCAD
  • Prepare written reports and presentations based on technical evaluations
  • Conduct field inspections and failure analysis for litigation matters
  • Market the Mechanical Engineering Practice’s technical capabilities

Benefits

  • Support for health and well-being programs
  • Career growth through mentoring and sponsorship
  • Flexible work schedules for work/life balance
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment
  • Access to competitive benefits and recognition programs
Full Job Description
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Philadelphia, PA. The start date for this position is April 2026 or beyond, we are unable to consider earlier start dates. In this role, you will work as part of a team applying fundamental principles of mechanical engineering to solve difficult technical problems for our clients. You will be expected to grow in the key aspects of consulting, including continued development of technical expertise, the ability to synthesize arguments and positions from vast amounts of information, and effective spoken and written communications.

You will be responsible for
  • 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
You will have the following skills and qualifications
  • 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
  • Familiarity with mechanical testing of consumer products or medical devices is desirable
  • 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

 

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Life @ Exponent

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

 

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team 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.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

 

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:  https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent 

Job LocationsUS-PA-Philadelphia

About Exponent

Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory, and business issues facing our clients. The company has been providing solutions to complex problems for more than 50 years and has a reputation for technical expertise, objective analysis, and clear communication. Exponent's services include analysis and testing, engineering and design, human factors, environmental and health sciences, and regulatory consulting. The company serves clients in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about Exponent
Size
1,215 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$82.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$399.9 million
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