Mechanical/Material Engineer (Ph.D.)

Mechanical/Material Engineer (Ph.D.)

ID


2026-2332

Location

US-TX-Houston

Practice


Mechanical Engineering

Position Type


Full-time

Workplace Type


On-Site

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 disciplines
• Creating written reports and presentations and presenting these communications to both technical and non-technical clients
• Supporting an expansive internal client base that works collaboratively to solve complex, real-world problems associated with various types of mechanical equipment
• Planning and executing custom laboratory tests using a variety of traditional and novel methods
• Performing 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 field
• Specialized knowledge in solid mechanics, structural mechanics, computational mechanics, and fracture/damage mechanics
• Completion of formal coursework in machine design, thermal/fluids, and control systems
• Experience performing fatigue and/or fitness-for-service analysis
• Working knowledge of basic computational platforms, such as finite element method and associated numerical analysis platforms such as MATLAB
• Experience with engineering drawings and/or CAD
• Hands-on work or research experience
• Willing to work in new technical areas
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent project ownership and initiative characteristics
• Ability to work independently and within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
• Potential for technical and project management leadership, as well as a desire to seek new client relationships to grow a client base
• Must be able to convey technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related industries
• Willingness to travel
• Presently 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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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. #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. 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

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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.

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Job Locations

US-TX-Houston