Polymer Mechanics Engineer
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 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 Polymer Mechanics Engineer for an Associate level position for our Polymer Science Materials Chemistry Practice in our Menlo Park, CA office. In this role you will work as part of a team to collaborate with scientists and engineers from other Exponent offices and practice areas. A long-term goal for a successful candidate will be to develop business by obtaining new projects and bringing new clients to the firm.
You will be responsible for:
- Inspecting, scientific analysis, and testing to address polymer-related issues related to the use of materials in applications from consumer products to construction materials and medical devices
- Analyzing root cause of a wide variety of failures related to issues arising in development, manufacturing, and/or use of products manufactured for industries including consumer products, construction materials, and medical devices
- Gathering information and conveying technical conclusions to individuals in science, engineering, business, law, and industry
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- An advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of polymer materials and characterization techniques
- Polymer structure-property understanding, including polymer mechanics, melt- and solution-based rheology, viscoelasticity, and detailed knowledge of the characterization techniques needed to elucidate such properties
- Experience in polymer materials analysis techniques including mechanical properties (tensile, compression, flexure), creep and fatigue, melt- and solution-based rheology, thermal analysis, etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Superior problem-solving abilities
- Advanced educational and publication credentials
- Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills
- Practical testing and applications understanding in a manufacturing or R&D environment is a plus
- Polymer formulation, compounding, dispensing, and/or molding experience is a plus
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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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