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Exponent

Multidisciplinary science and engineering consulting

Vehicle Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMenlo Park, CA, USA$110k - $140k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Ph.D. or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related engineering field is required.
  • Presently be legally authorized to work in the United States; immigration sponsorship or processing is not available.
  • Demonstrated experience in technical or scholarly writing is required.
  • Hands-on experience in a garage, workshop, field, or laboratory environment is required, ideally involving vehicles or engineering instrumentation.
  • Field and/or laboratory measurement experience is required.
  • Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D computer-aided design is required.
  • Hold a Professional Engineer license or be willing and able to obtain one.
  • Be willing to work overtime and travel when required.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non-specialists.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated dedication to quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects from initiation to completion.
  • Communicate project updates to team members, clients, and administrative staff.
  • Ensure deadlines are met and work products are of high quality.
  • Identify business development opportunities.
  • Set up and execute test programs, including full-scale vehicle crash, sled, and handling tests, as well as component or control systems evaluations.
  • Develop specialized expertise in automotive technology design and performance, or in the analysis and reconstruction of transportation accidents.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with automotive systems and an interest in vehicle technology.
  • A record of authoring published research or technical papers.
  • Experience in a garage, workshop, field, or laboratory environment involving vehicles or engineering instrumentation.
  • Experience with 3D computer-aided design tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Rhino3D.

About the Company

Exponent

Multidisciplinary science and engineering consulting

Exponent is a consulting firm that applies scientific and engineering expertise to help businesses, communities, and individuals solve complex problems and navigate change. Its team of over 950 consultants works across many industries and regions, offering multidisciplinary analysis and testing methods to develop actionable solutions. Revenue comes from fees for consulting services, tied to the ability to attract and retain clients and deliver effective results. Exponent differentiates itself through broad, cross-disciplinary capabilities, state-of-the-art testing, and a focus on technically solid, practically applicable outcomes. The company’s goal is to help clients address difficult challenges with rigorous, evidence-based guidance and to support them as they adapt to changing circumstances.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Fishers, IN
Founded
1967

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