Exponent

Vehicle Mechanical Engineer (MS/PhD)

Exponent$107K — $139K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with relevant work experience
  • Familiarity with automotive systems and interest in vehicle technology
  • Demonstrated technical writing experience, ideally with published research or papers
  • Hands-on experience in a garage or laboratory environment, specifically with vehicles or engineering instruments
  • Field and/or lab measurement experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD (preferably AutoCAD or SolidWorks)

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects from start to finish
  • Communicate project updates to team members and clients
  • Ensure project deadlines are met with high-quality outputs
  • Identify business development opportunities
  • Set up and execute various vehicle test programs
  • Develop specialized expertise in automotive technology or accident analysis

Benefits

  • Health and well-being support programs
  • Flexible work arrangements to prioritize work-life balance
  • Competitive benefits and recognition programs
  • Opportunities for career growth through mentoring and learning culture
  • Dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment and culture
  • In-person interactions to deepen employee engagement
Full Job Description
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking aVehicle Mechanical Engineerfor ourVehicle EngineeringPractice inNatick, MA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to support existing consulting projects that involve the analysis of transportation accidents, mechanical failures, and the design of consumer and industrial products. You will have the opportunity to ultimately develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent. We expect you to ultimately develop specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, or analysis and reconstruction of transportation accidents.

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
  • Identifying business development opportunities
  • Setting up and executing various test programs, including full-scale vehicle tests (crash, sled, and handling tests) and component or control systems evaluations
  • Developing specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, or analysis and reconstruction of transportation accidents
You will have the following skills and qualifications
  • Ph.D. or Masters degree (M.S. or M.Eng.) in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with 1+ year relevant work experience; Internship or co-op experience may count toward required work experience
  • Familiarity with automotive systems and an interest in vehicle technology are preferred
  • Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
  • Demonstrated experience of technical or scholarly writing is required; a record of authoring published research or technical papers is preferred
  • Hands-on experience in garage, workshop, field, or laboratory environment required; ideally involving vehicles or engineering instrumentation
  • Field and/or lab measurement experience
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Rhino3D preferred)
  • P.E. license or the willingness and ability to obtain a P.E. license
  • Versatile, team-oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when required
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non-specialists alike
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven 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 forbuilding 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. Exponents 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.

Salary RangeUSD $107,000.00 - USD $139,000.00 /Yr. Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

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

 

Job LocationsUS-MA-Natick

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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