Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)

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. We help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.

Key statistics:

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

About the Role

We are currently seeking an Engineer/Scientist for our Metallurgical & Corrosion Engineering Practice in our Menlo Park, CA office. In this role, you will work as part of a team to conduct hands-on failure analysis, field inspections, electrochemical and other laboratory testing, as well as work with clients to evaluate corrosion control and integrity management measures. Your long-term goal will be to develop business and bring new clients to the firm.

Responsibilities

• Conducting hands-on failure analysis
• Planning and executing laboratory tests
• Conducting field inspections
• Working with clients to develop, evaluate, and improve their corrosion control and integrity management programs
• Communicating effectively with other engineers, technicians, managers, clients, and administrative staff

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Corrosion, or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
• Specialized knowledge of materials characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, FIB, TEM, EDS, XPS, Auger, SIMS, FTIR, acoustic microscopy, X-ray)

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending).

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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is USD $140,000.00 - USD $157,000.00 per year, dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

Benefits

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page.

Exponent offers a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We provide competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs to empower our staff.