Vehicle Mechanical Engineer, Farmington Hills, MI
Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
We offer opportunities for you to expand your engineering or scientific knowledge amidst experts from top programs at over 500 universities. At Exponent, you will apply your experience, technical skills, and prior academic research to a fulfilling career in consulting. You will have the opportunity to develop continuously through formal and informal development programs, coaching and mentoring, and involvement in a wide array of projects. We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team!
Key statistics:
- 1100+ Team members
- 900+ Consultants
- 550+ Ph.D.’s
- 30+ Offices globally
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Farmington Hills, MI. In this role you will work as part of a team to support existing consulting projects that involve the analysis of transportation accidents, mechanical failures, and the design of consumer and industrial products. You will need to be technically talented with good hands-on skills and have excellent communication skills. You should be motivated to develop a specialized expertise in the automotive field, such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, or analysis and reconstruction of transportation accidents. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally within Exponent and ultimately develop your own consulting practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing projects and performing engineering analysis
- Preparing written reports and presenting results to other team members, clients, and administrative staff
- Various field and laboratory testing programs; including setting up and operating test equipment and data analysis
- Site, scene, vehicle and equipment inspections
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or a M.S. and 2 years of experience) and knowledge of or interest in automotive systems
- Field and/or lab experience with good hands-on skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD (AutoCAD or Rhino3D preferred)
- P.E. license or the willingness to obtain a P.E. license
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to present technical information to specialists and non-specialists alike
- Clear written communication and technical writing skills
- Proven dedication to quality and accuracy
- Versatile, team-oriented mindset, willing to work overtime and travel when required
To learn more about life at Exponent, check out our Graduate Students page at www.exponent.com/careers/grad-students!
We value and encourage diversity and inclusivity across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives 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.
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.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at +1 (650) 688-6968 or email hr@exponent.com.