Materials Science Engineer Jobs

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:

• 30+ Offices globally
• 1100+ Team members
• 900+ Consultants
• 550+ Ph.D.s

We are currently seeking a Materials Science Engineer for a our Polymer Science and Materials Chemistry Practice in Seattle, WA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to solve real-world problems. The role requires some travel and will involve extensive collaboration with scientists and engineers across Exponent’s global network of offices. We expect the position to be a great opportunity for candidates to apply their technical and problem-solving skills built through advanced studies. A long-term goal for successful candidates is to build their own expertise in an industrial field, as well as to generate and develop unique business opportunities for the Firm.

You will be responsible for:

• Gathering and researching information from and conveying technical conclusions to professionals in engineering, business, law, and industry
• Analyzing the root cause of a wide variety of polymeric material failures related to issues arising in development, manufacturing, or use of products
• Analyzing scientific information, testing and inspections to address polymer and material science matters related to the use of materials in applications such as consumer products, construction materials, chemical processes, and medical devices
• Writing technical reports and written analysis for litigation matters

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Ability to clearly communicate findings through written reports and presentations
• Superior problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• Ability to work within and contribute to project teams
• Potential for technical and project managerial leadership
• Must be able to convey complex technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related industries
• Strong educational and publication credentials

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].

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

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.

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 [email protected].