Vehicle Mechanical Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.) jobs in United States
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Exponent · 21 hours ago

Vehicle Mechanical Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.)

positionPhoenix, AZ
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm focused on solving unique challenges for clients. The Vehicle Mechanical Engineer will support technical analyses of transportation accidents, mechanical failure evaluations, and assessments of vehicle safety systems.

Consulting
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Responsibilities

Accident Reconstruction
Technical analysis of transportation accidents involving heavy trucks and passenger vehicles
Fieldwork including inspections of accident site and vehicles
Field and laboratory evaluations including full-scale vehicle and component testing
Preparing written technical reports and presenting findings to diverse audiences

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringVehicle DynamicsCrashworthinessP.E. LicenseCAD SoftwareAnalytical ToolsInterest in Automotive SystemsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsTechnical WritingLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
P.E. license or the willingness to obtain a P.E. license
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
Attention to detail and dedication to quality and accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear written communication and technical writing skills
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize and present technical information

Preferred

Advanced knowledge of dynamics and mechanical design experience in vehicle dynamics and/or crashworthiness preferred
Interest in automotive systems such as vehicle communication networks, chassis systems, or Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Experience with CAD software, and analytical and simulation tools desired

Benefits

Annual bonus
401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts

Company

Exponent

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With over 90 scientific and engineering disciplines, Exponent’s staff of approximately 900, located in 20 offices throughout the USA
dateFounded in 1967
location
Menlo Park, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.exponent.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Cathy Chen
Senior Managing Engineer
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