Mechanical/Material Engineer (Ph.D.) (Houston)

About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!   Key statistics: 950+ Consultants 640+ Ph.D.s 90+ Disciplines 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Mechanical/Material Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Houston, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing a wide variety of mechanical and material failures in products ranging from consumer products to medical devices. You will be expected to grow in the key aspects of consulting, including technical expertise and effective spoken and written communications, to develop a consulting practice serving clients both within and outside the firm.

You will be responsible for

Conducting hands-on analyses of mechanical equipment failures to understand what happened and the cause of the failure in collaboration with experts in other engineering disciplinesCreating written reports and presentations and presenting these communications to both technical and non-technical clientsSupporting an expansive internal client base that works collaboratively to solve complex, real-world problems associated with various types of mechanical equipmentPlanning and executing custom laboratory tests using a variety of traditional and novel methodsPerforming calculations and analyses, creating written reports and presentations, and performing field inspections

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related fieldSpecialized knowledge in solid mechanics, structural mechanics, computational mechanics, and fracture/damage mechanicsCompletion of formal coursework in machine design, thermal/fluids, and control systemsExperience performing fatigue and/or fitness-for-service analysisWorking knowledge of basic computational platforms, such as finite element method and associated numerical analysis platforms such as MATLABExperience with engineering drawings and/or CADHands-on work or research experienceWilling to work in new technical areasExcellent verbal and written communications skillsExcellent project ownership and initiative characteristicsAbility to work independently and within project teams with a strong desire to contributePotential for technical and project management leadership, as well as a desire to seek new client relationships to grow a client baseMust be able to convey technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related industriesWillingness to travelPresently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing 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

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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 r