Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm. Our multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, physicians, and regulatory consultants brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve complicated problems facing corporations, insurers, government entities, associations and individuals. Our approximately 1000 staff members work in 26 offices across the United States and abroad. Exponent has over 800 consultants, including more than 500 that have earned a doctorate in their chosen field of specialization.

Exponent's Materials & Corrosion Engineering Practice is currently hiring for an Engineer in our Shanghai, China office. 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.

Common activities will include: traveling with senior staff to client sites; performing engineering evaluations and failure investigations; performing quality assurance audits of client product lines; photographing and documenting evidence and products; communicating with clients in the U.S. and Asia; and developing tests and test programs using a variety of analysis equipment.

Qualifications for this position include:

• Written and verbal fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese
• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering
• Specialized knowledge of materials characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, FIB, TEM, EDS, XPS, Auger, SIMS, FTIR, acoustic microscopy, X-ray, interferometry) is required
• Experience with operating a FIB and/or TEM system is desired
• Ability to clearly communicate findings through reports and presentations
• Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated requiring minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel frequently as needed to project sites (Mainland China, Japan, Korea, United States)
• Excellent hands-on engineering skills
• Relocation to China

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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