Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

We offer opportunities for you to expand your engineering or scientific knowledge amidst experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities. At Exponent, you will apply your experience, technical skills, and prior academic research to a fulfilling career in consulting. You will have the opportunity to develop continuously through formal and informal development programs, coaching and mentoring, and involvement in a wide array of projects. We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team!

Key statistics:

• 1100+ Team members
• 900+ Consultants
• 550+ Ph.D.s
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Vehicle Mechanical Engineer at the Associate or Senior Associate level with a fundamental interest in the automotive field for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Menlo Park, CA. 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. It is expected that some projects will include field inspections of vehicles and crash sites, the setup and execution of various test programs, including full-scale handling tests, and component or control systems evaluations. You will be technically talented with good hands-on skills, have excellent communication skills, and be motivated to ultimately develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent. We also 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:

• Engineering analysis
• Field and laboratory testing
• Original research
• Site, vehicle, and equipment inspections
• Managing projects from initiation to completion and ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces an exceptional work product
• Preparing written reports and presenting results/findings to diverse audiences
• Overtime, after-hours work and extensive travel is often required

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• Knowledge of automotive systems
• Must have knowledge of dynamics and mechanical design
• Field and/or lab measurement experience required
• Must have analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of photography, CAD, automotive terminology, and autonomous/automated vehicles or technology is a significant plus
• P.E. license or the willingness to obtain a P.E. license
• Must be versatile and team-oriented
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and industry
• Dedication to quality and accuracy and the ability to support multiple group projects
• Must have effective leadership skills with the ability to interact with managers, engineers, attorneys, media, and non-technical staff

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].

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://info.exponent.com/our-impact

www.exponent.com/careers/grad-students

We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives 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.

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 $95,000 - $140,000 depending on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Benefits

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Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.