PhD Engineer (5252)
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 with degrees 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 an Engineer for our Materials & Corrosion Engineering Practice in Hong Kong, China. The individual in this position will be responsible for the analysis of electrical, mechanical and materials failures ranging from consumer products and electronics to complex mechanical systems as well as conducting hands-on failure analysis and planning and executing laboratory tests and simulations. Other duties will include field inspections as well as metallurgical analysis and testing of mechanical and electrical designs to determine the cause of accidents and failures. A long-term goal for a successful candidate will be to develop business and bring new clients to the firm. Specialized knowledge of photography, metallography, optical microscopy and SEM/EDS, failure analysis, and corrosion or welding technology is desirable.
You will be responsible for:
- Traveling with senior staff to client sites
- Performing engineering evaluations and failure investigations
- Performing quality assurance evaluations of client product manufacturing lines
- Photographing and documenting evidence and products
- Communicating with clients globally
- Developing tests and test programs using a variety of analysis equipment
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Written and verbal fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese
- Ph.D. in Engineering
- Ability to conduct an engineering investigation of defective products and determine the cause(s) of failure
- Experience with lithium ion battery technology is desirable
- Ability to clearly communicate findings through reports and presentations
- Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated requiring minimal supervision
- Strong organizational and management skills
- Willingness to travel frequently as needed to project sites (Mainland China, Japan, Korea, United States)
- Excellent hands-on engineering skills
- Relocation to Hong Kong
The ideal candidate will have experience in performing engineering investigations and calculations of real-world problems. Must be an excellent problem solver and have published technical papers in journals or engineering publications. Must be able to work well as part of a larger team.
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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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