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