Engineer (Ph.D)

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.  

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.  

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!   

Key statistics: 

• 950+ Consultants 
• 640+ Ph.D.s 
• 90+ Disciplines 
• 30+ Offices globally 

We are currently seeking an Engineer for our Materials & Corrosion Engineering Practice in Shanghai, China.  In this role you will work as part of a team to perform analysis of materials, mechanical, and electrical 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.

• Analyzing the failure of a wide variety of products via field inspections, experimental testing and engineering analysis
• Developing investigation plans using a variety of analytical equipment
• Providing failure prevention strategies
• Conducting manufacturing facility audits/evaluations to help improve quality/reduce reject rates
• Conducting design reviews on components and products
• Project management and marketing
• Communicating with clients in Asia and the U.S.

• Ph.D. in Materials Engineering or a related discipline. Background in metallurgy or pcb manufacturing and metallization will be a plus
• Written and verbal fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese
• In-depth knowledge of materials science and engineering
• Excellent hands-on engineering skills with an emphasis on material characterizations, including optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy or energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). Experience with TEM, EBSD, FIB, XPS, AES and ToF-SIMS will be a plus
• Ability to conduct an engineering investigation of defective products and determine the cause(s) of failure
• Ability to clearly communicate findings through reports and presentations
• Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated requiring minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and management skills
• Must be able to work well as part of a larger team
• The ideal candidate will have experience in performing engineering investigations and calculations of real-world problems. Must be an excellent problem solver with experience presenting in front of academic or business audiences
• This is a Shanghai-based position. The successful applicant must live in (or be willing to relocate to) the Shanghai area AND be enthusiastic about regularly working in the office.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].  

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team 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.

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite  

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.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.