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 Mechanical Engineering Practice is currently hiring for an Engineer in our Shanghai, China office. The individual in this position will be expected to apply the principals of mechanical engineering to a wide variety of technical problems. Must be willing to travel, as needed, to project sites. This position requires relocation to China.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Traveling with senior staff to client sites
• Analyzing the failure of a wide variety of products via field inspections, experimental testing and engineering analysis
• Providing failure prevention services
• Project management and marketing
• Inspecting, photographing and documenting products
• Communicating with clients in the U.S. and Asia
• Developing tests and test programs using a variety of analytical equipment
• Conducting design reviews on components and products
• Conducting manufacturing facility audits/evaluations to help improve quality/reduce rejection rates

Qualifications for this position include:

• Written and verbal fluency in English is required, verbal fluency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
• Ability to conduct an engineering investigation of defective products and determine the cause(s) of failure
• Excellent hands-on engineering skills
• Training and experience in stress analysis and mechanical design
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment
• Ability to clearly communicate findings through reports and presentations
• Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated requiring minimal supervision
• Strong organizational, teamwork and management skills

The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical design, manufacture, and assembly. Must be an excellent problem solver with experience presenting in front of academic or business audiences.

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