- Location
- , HK
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Education
- PhD
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
About Exponent
Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.
We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!
Key statistics:
- 950+ Consultants
- 640+ Ph.D.s
- 90+ Disciplines
- 30+ Offices globally
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking an Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Hong Kong, China. In this role, you will be expected to be a highly qualified mechanical engineer who understands basic electronics as they relate to mechanical instrumentation and consumer and industrial products.
You will be responsible for
- Designing, building, and executing customized mechanical, electrical, and environmental tests to support product development and failure analysis
- Conducting experimental testing and data acquisition, field inspections, and engineering analysis
- Combining scientific principles with creative problem solving to solve a wide variety of technical problems at the interface between the mechanical, electrical, and materials disciplines
- Interacting with clients, managers, peer engineers, laboratory personnel, and non-technical staff
You will have the following skills and qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant field of Mechanical Engineering, such as Machine Design, Applied Mechanics, Mechatronics, or Mechanics of Materials
- Knowledge or relevant hands-on experience in consumer or industrial electronics products, such as experience with mechanical, electrical, or thermal tests (specific experience with safety and reliability tests preferred)
- Knowledge of materials characterization techniques (e.g., metallography, SEM, CT scanning)
- Familiar with the commonly used metal and non-metal materials in the industry.
- Familiarity with the design and construction of mechanical testing fixtures and independent capability to design a customized testing fixture and realize it at a minimal cost.
- Familiarity with stress and force sensing technology (e.g., strain gauges, load cells, and displacement sensors)
- Understanding of fundamental electrical principles and technologies, including mechatronics systems, electrical motor driving technology, AC-DC power conversion, power adapters, and USB-PD configurations.
- Experience with electrical fault isolation and circuit analysis is a value-add.
- Demonstrated ability to execute thorough and reliable experimental research methods
- Demonstrated ability to analyze experimental data and distill relevant conclusions
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and Mandarin Chinese
- Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute and exercise initiative
- Potential for technical and project management and team leadership
- Ability to convey technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related industries
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
Life @ Exponent
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
Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team 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.
Work Environment
At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.
We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite
Benefits you will enjoy
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].