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Mechanical Engineer (Masters degree + 3 years of consulting experience or Ph.D.)

Exponent • Philadelphia, PA • 41min ago

2026-2508

Location

US-PA-Philadelphia

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 Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Philadelphia, PA. In this role, you will work as part of a team applying fundamental principles of mechanical engineering to solve difficult technical problems for our clients. You will be expected to grow in the key aspects of consulting, including continued development of technical expertise, the ability to synthesize arguments and positions from vast amounts of information, and effective spoken and written communications.

You will be responsible for

Managing and executing specific projects related to a variety of mechanical engineering applications

Performing technical evaluations and analysis in order to prepare written reports and presentations

Participating in field inspections and conducting hands-on failure analysis for litigation matters

Designing and implementing custom experimental methods to address unique problems related to mechanical performance of products across a variety of industries

Communicating effectively with other engineers, managers, clients and administrative professionals

Marketing the Mechanical Engineering Practice's technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community

Participating in professional development activities to conduct and publish research, present findings at meetings and conferences, and obtain certifications and credentials

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or a Masters in Mechanical Engineering + 3 years of relevant consulting experience after the completion of the Masters degree. Please note that recent Masters level graduates do not meet this requirement.

Strong written communications and ability in distilling complex technical information

Understanding and familiarity with industrial equipment, machinery, construction sites, and tools. Experience in construction environments is desirable but not required

Background in experimental mechanical testing

Experience with forensic consulting and root cause analysis is desirable but not required

A self-starter with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing projects and priorities

Willing to travel, often on short notice, and sometimes for extended periods of time

Ability and desire to become a Licensed Professional Engineer

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

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

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.

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Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to

... For full info follow application link.

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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