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Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent
Los Angeles, CA, US
$130K-$155K a year
Full-time

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Practice in Los Angeles, CA . In this role, you will work as part of a team that consults on a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues including electromechanical, industrial controls, and machine design issues.

You may also assist the other engineering practice groups within Exponent on an as-needed basis and support senior staff in project development and marketing.

You will be responsible for

  • Communicating effectively with other engineers, managers, clients, and administrative reports
  • Conducting hands-on failure analyses
  • Planning and executing laboratory tests
  • Performing calculations and engineering analyses
  • Creating written reports and presentations
  • Performing field inspections

You will have the following skills and qualifications

  • in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent degree with focused thesis / coursework / project experience in electromechanical, controls, engineering mechanics, or machine design issues
  • Experience with data collection tools such as data acquisition systems, measurement tools, accelerometers, and / or force transducers
  • Experience conducting laboratory testing or other hands-on experience
  • Working knowledge of finite element method and numerical analysis platforms such as MATLAB
  • Understanding of data analysis techniques using coding languages / packages such as Python or Matlab
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
  • Potential for technical and project managerial leadership
  • Ability to convey technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related industries
  • Willing to travel, sometimes on short notice
  • Ability and desire to become a Licensed Professional Engineer
  • Potential for technical and project managerial leadership and an interest in developing a client base

Other desirable qualifications (candidates are not expected to meet all qualifications) :

Working knowledge of machine shop tools (., metal bending, grinding, and cutting), woodworking tools, and fabrication techniques (. welding, fastening)

Ideally, you will have a mix of :

  • Depth : In select areas of Mechanical Engineering, deep knowledge of theory and state-of-the art analysis / experimental techniques
  • Breadth : General knowledge across many areas of Mechanical Engineering
  • Practical Experience : Curiosity about mechanical systems and experience (professional / academic / hobbyist) in their construction, testing, maintenance, and operation
  • 30+ days ago
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