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Metallurgical Engineer (Ph.D.)

at Exponent in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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 a Metallurgical Engineer for our Practice in Chicago, IL. In this role you will work as part of a team conducting metallurgical, materials, corrosion, and mechanical failure analyses.
You will be responsible for:
Conducting hands-on failure analysis
Creating written reports and presentations
Planning and executing laboratory tests
Performing field inspections
Directing SEM operation, metallurgical analysis and testing
Communicating effectively with other engineers and technicians, managers, clients and administrative staff
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering and familiarity with Aerospace and/or Mechanical Engineering
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
Experience with aerospace structural materials and/or turbomachinery is desired
Specialized metallurgical engineering knowledge and experience in metallographic and fractographic interpretation, corrosion, fracture mechanics, heat treatment and/or microstructural development is desired
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].
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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.

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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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Job Posting: 10966937

Posted On: May 27, 2023

Updated On: Jun 10, 2023

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