Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Associate-Level Vehicle Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Farmington Hills, MI. The successful candidate will leverage their excellent technical skills, hands-on skills, and communication skills, and ultimately develop their own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent.

You will be responsible for

• 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
• Continuing to develop specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design, performance, and testing of existing or emerging automotive technology
• Traveling to perform site, scene, vehicle and equipment inspections
• Preparing written reports and presenting results/findings to diverse audiences
• Identifying areas of, and performing, original research that furthers knowledge in the field of vehicle and automotive powertrain or propulsion systems, engines, transmissions, and/or brakes
• The ideal candidate should be willing and able to work overtime occasionally and travel as needed to fulfill client needs

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field, or a Master's Degree + 4 years of industry experience in vehicle and automotive powertrain or propulsion system design, development, testing, and deployment
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• A background in engines, transmissions, and/or brakes is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact with managers, engineers, non-technical personnel, and clients and present technical topics in a cogent and comprehensible manner
• Excellent leadership skills
• Field and/or lab measurement experience with excellent hands-on skills
• Versatile, team-oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when required

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].

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

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Benefits you will enjoy



https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Job Locations

US-MI-Farmington Hills