Exponent

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

Exponent$80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S.; no immigration sponsorship required
  • Knowledge or interest in vehicle systems
  • Prior professional experience in a technical role
  • Experience in field and/or lab measurements preferred
  • Strong background in statics, dynamics, and mechanics
  • Technical skills in 3D CAD and/or programming
  • Aptitude for technical analysis and problem-solving
  • P.E. license or willingness to obtain one
  • Strong communication skills for technical presentations
  • Leadership experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical analyses of roadway user accidents
  • Leverage vehicle testing at Exponent’s test facilities
  • Pursue cutting-edge research in vehicle transportation issues
  • Conduct field investigations of accident vehicles and locations
  • Communicate technical results through reports, presentations, and testimony
  • Participate in opportunities for paid overtime and travel

Benefits

  • Variety of programs to support health and well-being
  • Competitive benefits and compensation including bonuses
  • 401(k) employer contributions of 7% of base salary
  • Autonomy to balance work and personal schedules
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Full Job Description
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Vehicle 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, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
  • Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required 
  • 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].  

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.  

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

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
NASDAQ

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