Mechanical Associate
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 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 Mechanical Associate for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Menlo Park, CA.
You will be responsible for:
- Analyzing a wide variety of mechanical and materials failures in components and systems such as pipelines, pressure vessels, steam and combustion turbines, medical devices, mechanical systems, and structures
- Conducting engineering analysis, experimental testing, and field inspections
- Applying the principles of mechanical engineering, applied mechanics, and fracture mechanics to a wide variety of technical problems and demonstrating a depth of understanding in the areas of fracture mechanics and fatigue
- Interacting with managers, engineers, technical and non-technical clients, laboratory personnel, and non-technical staff through both verbal and written communications
- Demonstrating continuing growth in critical aspects of consulting, such as technical expertise, effective communications, and marketing of your own skills and capabilities as well as those of Exponent
- Developing a consulting practice serving clients both within and outside the firm
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or Mechanics of Materials
- Experience in performing fracture mechanics analyses, including assessment of crack criticality, fatigue crack propagation, and/or fitness-for-service
- Experience in performing laboratory testing and finite element analysis is preferable
- Must have at least one graduate level course in fracture mechanics
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to work as a member of project teams with a strong desire to contribute
- Resourcefulness, technical curiosity, attention to detail, technical rigor, and quality
- Willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks
- Potential for technical and project managerial leadership
- Ability to effectively convey complex technical information to individuals from technical and non-technical backgrounds
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We value and encourage diversity and inclusivity 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.
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 call us at +1 (650) 688-6968 or email hr@exponent.com.