Metallurgical Engineer

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 Materials & Corrosion Engineering Practice in Atlanta, GA.  In this role you will work as part of a team to conduct materials and mechanical failure analyses. 

You will be responsible for: 

• Conducting hands-on failure analysis
• Planning and executing laboratory tests
• Performing field inspections
• Conducting 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 Materials Science and Engineering or Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engineering or related field, and familiarity with Mechanical Engineering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
• Specialized knowledge and experience in metallographic and fractographic interpretation, mechanics of materials, and/or fracture mechanics

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

https://info.exponent.com/our-impact

www.exponent.com/careers/grad-students

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 HR-Accommodations@exponent.com .