Biomedical Engineering Associate (5993)
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 with degrees 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 Biomedical Engineering Associate for our Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Practice in Philadelphia, PA. In this role you will work as part of a team to solve difficult problems for our clients in the biomedical engineering space using both experimental and computational modeling tools.
You will be responsible for:
- Managing and executing specific biomechanics, biomaterials, implant testing, and computer simulation projects related to a variety of implantable medical devices.
- Actively participating in Exponent’s medical device practice, including evaluations of implant materials, analysis of tissue/device interactions, and developing computational models of implantable medical devices.
- Performing technical evaluations, analysis, and testing on the behalf of multinational medical device companies for the FDA and consulting in intellectual property and product liability litigation
- Publishing at conferences and in peer-reviewed literature
- Assisting in marketing the group’s technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community
- Developing additional expertise and gaining additional industry exposure through our unique technical consulting services
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biophysics, or a related field.
- Specialized knowledge in computational modeling tools (e.g., finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, etc.) for the evaluation of medical devices and/or human anatomy and physiology.
- Significant experience using computer-aided design (CAD) tools and developing codes/scripts for the purposes of data analysis and/or workflow automation.
- Familiarity with multiphysics problems and solutions using COMSOL, ANSYS, or equivalent software packages is desirable.
- Familiarity with mechanical testing of implants, biomaterials, and animal/human tissue desirable.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
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We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion 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.
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