Senior Mechanical Engineer: Dynamics & Failure Analysis

Exponent; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.) for an Associate/Senior Associate level in Denver, CO. You will analyze a wide range of mechanical systems, perform experimental testing, field inspections, and computational analyses as part of a nationwide team.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, strong background in dynamics and experimental testing, and excellent communication skills to interact with clients, managers and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Specialized knowledge in dynamics, kinematics or vibrations with data collection experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with engineers, managers, clients and staff.
• Lead projects involving failure analysis, lab testing and field evaluation.
• Design and implement custom experimental methods for mechanical performance.
• Prepare technical evaluations, reports and presentations.
• Perform field inspections and hands-on failure analysis for litigation.
• Promote the firm's capabilities to clients and the scientific community.
• Work primarily from the Denver, Colorado location.

Skills

Dynamics

Kinematics

Vibrations

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.) for an Associate/Senior Associate level in Denver, CO. You will analyze a wide range of mechanical systems, perform experimental testing, field inspections, and computational analyses as part of a nationwide team.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, strong background in dynamics and experimental testing, and excellent communication skills to interact with clients, managers and multidisciplinary teams.