We are currently seeking a HR Operations Manager for our Human Resources team in Denver, CO; Menlo Park, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Natick, MA; and Philadelphia, PA. The HR Operations Manager will enable the Exponent HR support model transformation, accelerating process optimization and transition to tiered service delivery. The successful candidate will have a strong background in project management, process optimization, HR shared services delivery, and technology enablement. The HR Operations Manager will also be responsible for ensuring that all HR processes are efficient, well-documented, and designed to optimize the employee experience.
We are currently seeking a Senior Associate for our Construction Consulting Practice in Natick, MA. In this role you will work as part of a team working on projects relating to construction project and program management, cost and schedule controls, risk management, construction claims analysis, and related construction consulting services.
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Shanghai, China. In this role, you will be a part of multiple teams helping to solve a wide variety of mechanical and materials engineering issues relying on solid and structural mechanics, mechanical design, material analytical characterization, laboratory testing, and data analysis. You will be expected to grow in key aspects of consulting, including technical expertise and effective spoken and written communications, to develop a consulting practice serving clients within and outside the firm.
Seeking Ph.D. candidates and Postdocs with a background in Human Factors, Neuroscience, Experimental, Industrial, or Cognitive Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Kinesiology, or related fields – Submit a CV* even if you are a few years away from graduation! This is not an application tied to any position. This form is for you to express your interest in learning more about Exponent, share your CV, and stay in touch with us. Please note we are unable to sponsor immigration visas at this time. Thank you!
*Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
Exponent’s Human Factors practice wants to meet you! The practice occupies multiple office locations including Atlanta, GA, Bellevue, WA, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Irvine, CA, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Warrenville, IL, and Washington, DC.
Exponent's Human Factors practice investigates a wide variety of areas such as accident investigation, user experience and research, consumer products, medical and pharmaceutical fields, transportation, industrial, and occupational safety. Our human factors analyses have influenced decisions about product recalls, design changes to address safety issues, and provided support throughout a product lifecycle. Exponent is unique in how we approach challenges associated with human factors — applying scientific rigor for breakthrough insights.
We are currently seeking a Manager for our Construction Consulting Practice in Natick, MA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to work on projects relating to construction project management, program management, project controls, process improvement, construction claims and contract dispute resolution, litigation services, and related construction consulting.
We are currently seeking an Environmental Scientist for our Environmental & Earth Sciences Practice in Bellevue, WA. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide support for chemical regulatory compliance projects focusing biocides, biocidal products, agrochemicals, and their authorizations, and provide high-level scientific support for projects centering on environmental forensics, and environmental chemistry. The ideal candidate for this unique position should be willing to expand their area of expertise into chemical regulations (in US, EU, and Asian countries) and environmental chemistry including, but not limited to chemistry of biocides and agrochemicals, risk assessment of the chemicals, safety of chemicals, environmental fate and transport of chemicals, and environmental forensics of chemical contaminants.
We are currently seeking a Managing Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in New York, NY. You will perform failure analysis and provide design support for complex problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transport, and combustion.
We are currently seeking a Construction Consulting Associate for our Construction Consulting Practice in Oakland, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team involved in projects relating to construction project management, program management, construction claims and contract dispute resolution, litigation services and related construction consulting services.
We are currently seeking Senior Associates for our Construction Consulting Practice in Oakland, CA. In this role you will work as part of a team working on projects relating to construction project and program management, cost and schedule controls, risk management, construction claims analysis, and related construction consulting services.
We are currently seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate -Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Fire Protection Engineer for ourThermal SciencesPractice in Warrenville, IL. In this role, you will be responsible for participating in and leading the investigation and analysis of failures including structures, vehicle and wildland fires, explosions, industrial processes and equipment, combustion systems, consumer products, appliances, and automobiles.
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Seattle, WA. The start date for this position is July 2024 or beyond; we are unable to consider earlier start dates. In this role, you will work as a part of a team consulting on a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues.
Seeking Ph.D. candidates, Ph.D.s, and Postdocs with a background in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Nuclear Engineering,– Submit a CV* even if you are a few years away from graduation! This is not an application tied to a position. This form is for you to express your interest in learning more about Exponent, share your CV, and stay in touch with us. Thank you!
*Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
Exponent’s Thermal Sciences Practice wants to meet you! The practice occupies multiple office locations including Natick, MA; Atlanta, GA; Bowie, MD; Denver, CO; Menlo Park, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Houston, TX; Philadelphia, PA; Warrenville, IL; New York, NY; and Phoenix, AZ.
When fires, explosions, thermal, and flow-related accidents occur, timely response and expert analysis are critical. Exponent's thermal sciences consultants investigate root causes of failures, fires, and explosions for all types of accidents within residential, commercial, transportation, and industrial settings.
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We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team that consults on a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues including electromechanical, industrial controls, and machine design issues. You may also assist the other engineering practice groups within Exponent on an as-needed basis and support senior staff in project development and marketing.
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Philadelphia, PA. The start date for this position is August 2024 or beyond; we are unable to consider earlier start dates. In this role, you will work as part of a team applying fundamental principles of mechanical engineering to solve difficult technical problems for our clients. You will be expected to grow in the key aspects of consulting, including continued development of technical expertise, the ability to synthesize arguments and positions from vast amounts of information, and effective spoken and written communications.
Exponent is looking for a Digital Marketing Specialist in Oakland, CA to orchestrate lead-generation campaign strategies in multiple marketing channels.
We are currently seeking a Managing Geotechnical Engineer for our Civil Engineering Practice in Los Angeles, CA. In this role you will work as part of a team responsible for developing and executing geotechnical engineering projects. This position will provide technically challenging work with excellent opportunities to grow within the firm.
We are currently seeking a Managing Geotechnical Engineer for our Civil Engineering Practice in Oakland, CA. In this role you will work as part of a team responsible for developing and executing geotechnical engineering projects. This position will provide technically challenging work with excellent opportunities to grow within the firm.
We are currently seeking an Executive Assistant in Menlo Park, CA. In this role, you will report to the CEO and provide administrative support to executives in the C-Suite. You will be their liaison between Exponent employees, clients, board members, analysts, shareholders and the general public. This is a full-time in-office position.
We are currently seeking a Regulatory Managing Scientist for our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in Sacramento, CA or Washington, DC. In this role you will work as part of a team providing a high level of project management, Federal and State regulatory and technical expertise, and project support to the consultants in the Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice.
Seeking Ph.D. candidates and Postdocs with a background in Ecology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Plant Biology, Marine Science, Earth Science, Marine Science, or related fields – Submit a CV* even if you are a few years away from graduation! This is not an application tied to any position. This form is for you to express your interest in learning more about Exponent, share your CV, and stay in touch with us. Please note we are unable to sponsor immigration visas at this time. Thank you!
*Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
Exponent’sEcological & Biological SciencesandEnvironmental & Earth Sciencespractices want to meet you! The practice occupies multiple office locations including Alexandria, VA, Austin, TX, Bellevue, WA, Burlington, MA, Menlo Park, CA, Natick, MA, Oakland, CA, and Pasadena, CA.
Finding a pragmatic path forward in large, complex environmental projects — whether sustainability initiatives, environmental permitting, or natural resource damage assessments — that require a strategic, multidisciplinary approach combined with detailed technical analysis, Exponent's Ecological & Biological Sciences practice works with our environmental, health, and engineering teams to help clients tackle multifaceted issues. When businesses need to understand their environmental impact and how to mitigate damage and environmental risk, Exponent's Environmental & Earth Sciences practice offer multidisciplinary approaches, working collaboratively with engineers and scientists in over 90 disciplines, to objectively understand and manage environmental resources and contamination to help clients effectively reduce their environmental impact.
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Chicago, IL. The start date for this position is August 2024 or beyond, we are unable to consider earlier start dates. In this role, you will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often urgent, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. You will be involved in a variety of projects with applications such as analyzing a wide variety of products ranging from consumer products to large mechanical systems. You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.
We are currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer/Associate for our Civil Engineering Practice in Oakland, California. In this role you will work as part of a team responsible for the inspection, analysis, and evaluation of geotechnical systems (e.g., foundations, retaining walls, excavation support systems, levees, dams, slopes, etc.) and frequently the preparation of repair/mitigation concepts.
Our Biomedical Engineering & Sciences Practice is currently seeking a Laboratory Technician 1 or 2 in our Philadelphia, PA office. The individual in this position will be responsible for technical functions in support of the Biomedical Engineering Practice and other groups that utilize the lab. Duties will include design and construction of test fixtures, nonstandard testing, and assisting engineers with inspections. The individual in this position will also be responsible for maintaining the laboratory, coordinating the calibration of laboratory equipment, and stocking general purpose lab supplies.
We are currently recruiting for a Regulatory Toxicologist at Managing Scientist level to join our team, based in the EU and UK. The role could be based from one of our UK offices (Harrogate, Nottingham, Edinburgh, London), our Dublin (Ireland) office, Mannheim (Germany) office or from our Basel (Switzerland) office. Remote working may also be considered.
We are currently seeking a Human Factors Scientist in our Human Factors Practice in our Warrenville, IL office. In this role you will work as part of a team to apply your skills and knowledge of human factors issues such as vehicle operation, attention, perception, sensorimotor control and relate them to operator behavior, occupational safety, adult/child consumer product interaction, environment navigation, and other related applications. You will also work closely with engineers in Exponent’s Vehicle Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Buildings and Structures, Biomedical Engineering, and Biomechanics Practices.
Seeking Ph.D. candidates, Ph.D.s, and Postdocs with a background in Biomechanics, Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Kinesiology, or related fields – Submit a CV* even if you are a few years away from graduation! This is not an application tied to a position. This form is for you to express your interest in learning more about Exponent, share your CV, and stay in touch with us. Thank you!
*Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
Exponent’s Biomechanicspractice wants to meet you! The practice occupies multiple office locations including Irvine, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Farmington Hills (Detroit-area), MI; Philadelphia, PA; Tampa, FL; and Atlanta, GA.
Exponent's Biomechanicsconsultants use scientific and engineering principles to analyze human motion, loading, and injury potential in a variety of transportation, industrial, and recreational settings. Whether we are investigating an accident or evaluating technologies designed to interact with the human body, we offer an unparalleled combination of experience and expertise in biomechanical analysis and research. Our analyses involve scientific evaluation of human movement and the forces acting on the body during a dynamic event or during interactions with products for purposes of assessing injury mechanics, injury potential, human performance, fatigue, or comfort. We examine the relationships between the forces applied to the human body, the motions of the human body, and the physical and mechanical stress to structures of the body. We also examine the relationships of these forces and motions to medical pathologies and injuries, as diagnosed by medical personnel.
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We are currently seeking a FIFRA Regulatory Toxicologist for a Manager level position in our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in Washington, DC. Other locations maybe considered. In this role, you will work as part of a team of other Human Health Toxicologists and Regulatory consultants providing a high-level of project management, Federal and State regulatory, and technical expertise in the Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice with specific experience related to FIFRA and pesticides. This person will have opportunities to collaborate with other Exponent practice areas.
We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer or Physicist with a background in energy systems for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Oakland, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to combine electrical engineering principles and a range of investigative analysis techniques with robust subject-specific scientific expertise, to implement high-value solutions to complex technical problems. You will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across a wide cross-section of industry and will interact with a variety of client contacts ranging from managers, engineers, legal staff, and business leaders. You will be expected to demonstrate continued professional growth, both in technical areas relevant to your expertise, and in business skills essential to providing effective consulting services.
Exponent is currently seeking an energetic and talented Multimedia Specialist for our Visual Communication Group in our Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA; Chicago, IL; or Farmington Hills, MI office. In this role, you will work as part of a talented team that works directly with engineers and scientists on many exciting and fast-paced projects creating animations, graphics, visualizations and interactive presentations. This work will clearly communicate and demonstrate complex real-world scenarios, accident reconstruction, failure analysis and engineering concepts. These data-driven workflows and visualizations will be utilized to assist with analysis and event reconstruction as well being an effective communication tool, presented to clients, industry experts and jurors in trial.
We are currently seeking a Human Factors Scientist for our Human Factors Practice in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to analyze human performance related to a wide variety of scenarios involving automobiles, pedestrians, occupational work, and consumer/medical device products.
We are currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer/Associate for our Civil Engineering Practice in Natick, MA. In this role you will work as part of a team responsible for the inspection, analysis, and evaluation of geotechnical systems (e.g., foundations, retaining walls, excavation support systems, levees, dams, slopes, etc.) and frequently the preparation of repair/mitigation concepts.
We are currently seeking a Managing Scientist for our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in our Harrogate (UK), Nottingham (UK), London (UK), Edinburgh (UK), Mannheim (Germany), Dublin (IE) or Basel (Switzerland) offices. Remote working can also be considered. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide regulatory and technical expertise in Biocide Regulatory Affairs. Assist in the development and implementation of regulatory strategy for the approval of new and existing active substances at community level and the authorisation of biocide products on a national, EU and global basis. Project manage complex multi-disciplinary regulatory projects, advising colleagues and clients with respect to current and developing regulatory processes and legislation, in addition to contributing to the management and development of the Biocides Regulatory Team and the development of new business opportunities.
We are currently seeking a Thermal Sciences Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Natick, MA. In this role, you will work as part of a team, applying fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to real-world problems in failure analysis, risk mitigation, and product development.
We are currently seeking a Data Scientist for our Data Sciences Practice in Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often urgent, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. Your primary work will revolve around helping Exponent’s team rapidly implement and iterate algorithms, analyses, and visualizations to support clients in the consumer electronics, utilities, and life sciences. You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.
We are currently seeking a Senior Manager/Senior Managing Engineer for our Biomechanics Practice in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often urgent, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. You will be involved in projects representing a broad range of client types and associated needs, such as human performance, health, and wellness technologies, consumer products, technology adoption and integration into niche (e.g., clinical, military, elite sports) markets, and digital health. You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.
We are currently seeking a Structural Engineer/Associate for our Buildings & Structures Practice in New York, NY. In this role you will work as part of a team conducting analytical and computer problem-solving, performing experimental field investigations and diagnostic surveys, and maintaining client relations.
Seeking Ph.D. candidates and Postdocs with a background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics or a closely related filed – Submit a CV* even if you are a few years away from graduation! This is not an application tied to any position. This form is for you to express your interest in learning more about Exponent, share your CV, and stay in touch with us. Please note we are unable to sponsor immigration visas at this time. Thank you!
*Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
Exponent’s Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice wants to meet you! The practice occupies multiple U.S. office locations including: Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Chicago/Warrenville, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Bowie, MD; Los Angeles, CA; Natick, MA; Bellevue, WA; Austin, TX; Denver, CO; and Oakland, CA.
Exponent's Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Practice is home to a large team of highly trained engineers and scientists with exceptional academic qualifications and industrial experience from around the world. Our team’s expertise covers a broad range of disciplines in electrical engineering, microelectronics, computer engineering, and computer science. We perform investigations in a wide array of areas, including: optics; power systems; semiconductors; consumer products; vehicles; medical devices; radio waves; software; networks; controls; and batteries—to name a few.
We are currently seeking a Thermal Sciences Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to assist clients in solving challenging, interdisciplinary problems involving heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. You will be expected to grow in the key aspects of technical consulting, including effective verbal and written communication and the establishment of deep areas of technical expertise, and to serve clients effectively.
We are currently seeking a Biomedical Associate for our Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Practice in Philadelphia, PA. In this role you will work as part of a team to solve difficult problems for our clients in the biomedical engineering space.
We are currently seeking a Manager for our Construction Consulting Practice in Oakland, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to work on projects relating to construction project management, program management, project controls, process improvement, construction claims and contract dispute resolution, litigation services, and related construction consulting.
We are currently seeking an Engineer/Scientist for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Warrenville, IL. In this role, you will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often dynamic, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. You will be involved in a variety of projects in areas such as power systems, renewable energy, residential, commercial and industrial equipment, electrical work practices, control systems, battery systems, consumer products, and electrical installations. You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.
We are currently seeking a Biomechanics Associate for our Biomechanics Practice in Irvine, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to execute biomechanics projects related to human injury analyses.
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer at the Associate/Senior Associate level with a fundamental interest and knowledge base in specialty vehicle development for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in our Phoenix, AZ Test and Engineering Center. In this role you will be responsible for supporting reactive product liability matters that involve design, development, analysis, and testing of specialty vehicles such as recreational vehicles (including Class A, Class B, Class C, fifth wheels, travel trailers, toy haulers and truck campers), as well as ambulances, terminal trucks, buses and street sweepers and potentially other heavy vehicles built in one or more stages. Proactive work will involve assisting manufacturers in executing their design and vehicle launch process.
We are looking for someone who is hands-on with the ability to support fieldwork, and testing, as well as motivated to advance professionally and ultimately develop and grow their consulting practice within Exponent. A portion of the work in this role will involve occasional travel to support vehicle inspections and on-site manufacturer support in the proactive work. There are also opportunities to get involved with data acquisition and testing at the Test and Engineering Center in support of Exponent initiatives.
We are currently seeking an ElectricalEngineer/Scientist for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Warrenville, IL. In this role, you will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often urgent, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. You will be involved in a variety of projects in various areas such as power systems, renewable energy, residential, commercial and industrial equipment, electrical work practices, control systems, battery systems, consumer products, and electrical installations. You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.
How could that have happened? What broke? How did that fire start? What went wrong? Was our product the cause? How can we make our process / product better? These are the kinds of questions you will be investigating routinely while working at Exponent. Describable as “Investigative Engineering,” work at Exponent is varied in both the technical topics you will be exposed to and the context in which that work will be performed. You could be doing laboratory testing at the beginning of the week and traveling domestically (or internationally) at the end of the week in order to conduct an on-site inspection. If this sounds exciting, Exponent could be the place for you.
We are currently seeking a Senior Engineer with expertise in ADAS, EVs and/or AVs for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in our Phoenix, AZ; Atlanta, GA; or Farmington Hills, MI office. The candidate should have a fundamental interest in the automotive field, be technically talented with good hands-on skills, have excellent communication skills, and be motivated to grow professionally within Exponent.
We are currently seeking a Statistical Scientist or Industrial Engineer for our Data Sciences Practice to be based in our Phoenix, AZ office. In this role, you will work as part of a team to identify quality and reliability improvements with customer systems and products using statistical methods and domain understanding. You will also support non-clinical work in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, so experience with assay development, immunogenicity assessment, and manufacturing are a plus.
Seeking Ph.D. candidates, Ph.D.s, and Postdocs with a background in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related fields– Submit a CV* even if you are a few years away from graduation! This is not an application tied to a position. This form is for you to express your interest in learning more about Exponent, share your CV, and stay in touch with us. Thank you!
*Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
Exponent’sBuildings & Structuresand Civil Engineeringpracticeswant to meet you! The practices occupy multiple office locations including Natick, MA; Atlanta, GA; Warrenville, IL; Houston, TX; New York, NY; Denver, CO; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Menlo Park, CA; Oakland, CA; Bellevue, WA; and London, England.
From analyzing retaining walls and foundation design and performance, differing site condition claims of infrastructure projects, assessing damage following natural disasters, conducting building envelope studies, performing quantitative risk analysis, assessing dams and levees, and evaluating the cause of landslides, Exponent’s consultants in Civil Engineering and Buildings & Structures provide unparalleled expertise and data-driven insights for our clients' most formidable engineering challenges.
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We are currently seeking a Regulatory Managing Scientist to support project teams working on regulatory submissions for the registration of plant protection products in Europe. The role could be based from one of our UK offices (Harrogate, Nottingham, Edinburgh, London or Dublin), or from our Basel (Switzerland) or Mannheim (Germany) offices. Remote working may also be considered.
We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer/Scientist for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment to provide impactful solutions to our clients’ urgent, high-profile, and challenging problems. You will be expected to apply electrical engineering principles and strong analytical and experimental abilities to a wide range of electrical and electronics-related projects ranging from assessments of small consumer electronics to testing of automotive electronic systems. Through this work, you will be expected to demonstrate continued professional growth and business growth with the goal of acquiring the necessary skill set to provide effective and valuable consulting services.
Exponent is currently seeking an Accounting Associate for our Finance/Accounting Group in our Phoenix, AZ office. In this role, you will work as part of a team primarily responsible for processing accounts payable transactions and expense reports. This individual will be the primary point of contact within the Finance/Accounting Group for assigned multi-industry vendors and multiple employees across a variety of engineering disciplines and corporate departments. Additional assignments may include analyzing vendor accounts and payments, creating data import templates using Excel, assisting during external audits and other financial tasks that will allow the department to meet its overall objectives.
