Millwright / Welding / Mechanical

Mechanical Technician
Vehicle Engineering
Full-time
On-Site
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.
We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our 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. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. We are currently seeking a Mechanical Technician for our Test & Engineering Center in Phoenix, AZ . Exponent's Vehicle Engineering Practice provides a wide range of vehicle evaluation and testing services. We have worked with automobiles, buses, trucks, vans, bicycles, trailers, motorcycles, trains, forklifts, tractors, cranes, mining and construction equipment, ATVs, golf carts, and more. We assist clients in addressing multi-faceted issues related to accident causation, failure analysis, vehicle design, and electrical subsystems and provide complex component and full-scale product testing. A considerable asset of the Vehicle Engineering Practice is the Test and Engineering Center (TEC) in Phoenix, Arizona that is a highly capable test facility that conducts a wide range of tests that support these evaluations. Some of the tests conducted at the Phoenix facility include full-scale vehicle testing, mechanical and electronic component testing, and battery testing.
Preparing vehicles and products for testing
Receiving vehicles and other products including visual inspection and documentation
Maintaining laboratory equipment and tools
Conducting tests using mechanical and hydraulic systems
Participating in keeping the facility clean
Performing various maintenance related tasks in a lab environment
Applied mechanical skills with 3-5 years of experience in the field
Strong machining, fabrication, welding, and troubleshooting skills are preferred
ASE certifications or a degree in automotive technology is a plus
Strong knowledge in automotive diagnostics, automotive systems and hydraulics
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with a wide variety of professionals, including engineers, scientists, managers, and administrative staff
Excellent verbal communications skills and a dedication to quality
Must be versatile, team-oriented, and willing to work overtime

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. 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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