PhD Mechanical Engineer — Lab & Electromechanical Design

Exponent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Ph.D.-level Mechanical Engineer to join the Mechanical Engineering Practice. You will work on electromechanical, controls, and machine design issues as part of a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field, are US-authorized, and bring hands-on testing, data collection, and MATLAB/Python experience. On-site work; salary range USD 140k–160k per year.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with focused thesis/project work in electromechanical, controls, or machine design (as per posted).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorship required.
• Experience with data collection tools and laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of MATLAB and numerical analysis; Python experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicating effectively with engineers, managers, clients, and staff.
• Conducting hands-on failure analyses.
• Planning and executing laboratory tests.
• Performing calculations and engineering analyses.
• Creating written reports and presentations.
• Performing field inspections.

Skills

Data collection

Laboratory testing

MATLAB

Python

Communication

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Professional licensure pursuit

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Accelerometers

Force transducers

MATLAB

Machine shop tools

Job description

Exponent in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Ph.D.-level Mechanical Engineer to join the Mechanical Engineering Practice. You will work on electromechanical, controls, and machine design issues as part of a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field, are US-authorized, and bring hands-on testing, data collection, and MATLAB/Python experience. On-site work; salary range USD 140k–160k per year.