<h2>About Exponent</h2><p><strong>Exponent</strong> 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.  </p><p> </p><p>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.  </p><p> </p><p>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!   </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key statistics:</strong></p><ul> <li>1,100+ Team members</li> <li>950+ Consultants</li> <li>640+ Ph.D.s</li> <li>90+ Disciplines</li> <li>30+ Offices globally</li></ul><h2>Our Opportunity</h2><p>We are currently seeking an <strong>Engineering Technician</strong> to join our <strong>Materials &amp; Corrosion Engineering Practice</strong> in Menlo Park, CA. The ideal candidate is an adaptable, hands-on problem solver who enjoys working with advanced laboratory instrumentation and supporting a variety of materials characterization and analysis projects.</p><h2>You will be responsible for</h2><ul> <li>Operate and maintain advanced analytical instrumentation, including two scanning electron microscopes (<strong>ThermoFisher Apreo2</strong> and <strong>Helios PFIB</strong>) for diverse materials and applications.</li> <li>Operate additional laboratory equipment such as a <strong>CT scanner</strong>, <strong>optical microscopes</strong>, and <strong>mechanical testing systems</strong>.</li> <li>Prepare and polish cross sections for <strong>printed circuit board (PCB)</strong> analysis and <strong>metallography</strong>.</li> <li>Calibrate laboratory equipment, maintain accurate records, and ensure adequate supplies and materials are stocked.</li> <li>Support laboratory inspections, quality control, and general lab operations.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with engineers and scientists to execute test programs and interpret results.</li></ul><h2>You will have the following skills and qualifications</h2><ul> <li><strong>Education:</strong> B.S. or Associate degree in an engineering, materials science, or related technical discipline.</li> <li><strong>Experience:</strong> 2–5 years in a laboratory or technical environment.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to observe, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems using available resources.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document procedures and results clearly and accurately.</li> <li>Experience in <strong>metallography</strong>, <strong>Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)</strong>, or R&amp;D laboratory work is <strong>a plus</strong> but not required.</li> <li>Must be versatile, <strong>team-oriented</strong>, and willing to work <strong>overtime</strong> or <strong>travel</strong> as project needs arise.</li></ul><h2>Life @ Exponent</h2><p>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</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><h2>Work Environment</h2><p>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.</p><h2>Compensation</h2><p>The pay rate for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.</p><h2>Salary Range</h2>USD $85,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.<h2>Benefits you will enjoy</h2><p>Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.</p><h2>Job Locations</h2>US-CA-Menlo Park

<p>In an era of accelerating change, Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients&rsquo; most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.</p>
<p>Exponent brings together 90+ technical disciplines and 950+ consultants to help our clients navigate the increasing complexity of more than a dozen industries, connecting decades of pioneering work in failure analysis to develop solutions for a safer, healthier, sustainable world.</p>
<p>Our consultants deliver the highest value by leveraging multidisciplinary expertise and resources from across Exponent's offices in North America, Asia, and Europe. Exponent's consultants, laboratories, databases, and computing resources work seamlessly together around the globe, enabling us to produce the breakthrough insights needed to help multinational companies, startups, law firms, insurance companies, government, and society respond to incidents and push their products and processes forward</p>

Engineering Technician 2

<h2>About Exponent</h2><p><strong>Exponent</strong>&nbsp;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. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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!  &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key statistics:</strong></p><ul> <li>1,100+ Team members</li> <li>950+ Consultants</li> <li>640+ Ph.D.s</li> <li>90+ Disciplines</li> <li>30+ Offices globally</li></ul><h2>Our Opportunity</h2><p>We are currently seeking an <strong>Engineering Technician</strong> to join our <strong>Materials &amp; Corrosion Engineering Practice</strong> in Menlo Park, CA. The ideal candidate is an adaptable, hands-on problem solver who enjoys working with advanced laboratory instrumentation and supporting a variety of materials characterization and analysis projects.</p><h2>You will be responsible for</h2><ul> <li>Operate and maintain advanced analytical instrumentation, including two scanning electron microscopes (<strong>ThermoFisher Apreo2</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Helios PFIB</strong>) for diverse materials and applications.</li> <li>Operate additional laboratory equipment such as a&nbsp;<strong>CT scanner</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>optical microscopes</strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>mechanical testing systems</strong>.</li> <li>Prepare and polish cross sections for&nbsp;<strong>printed circuit board (PCB)</strong>&nbsp;analysis and&nbsp;<strong>metallography</strong>.</li> <li>Calibrate laboratory equipment, maintain accurate records, and ensure adequate supplies and materials are stocked.</li> <li>Support laboratory inspections, quality control, and general lab operations.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with engineers and scientists to execute test programs and interpret results.</li></ul><h2>You will have the following skills and qualifications</h2><ul> <li><strong>Education:</strong>&nbsp;B.S. or Associate degree in an engineering, materials science, or related technical discipline.</li> <li><strong>Experience:</strong>&nbsp;2–5 years in a laboratory or technical environment.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to observe, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems using available resources.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document procedures and results clearly and accurately.</li> <li>Experience in&nbsp;<strong>metallography</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)</strong>, or R&amp;D laboratory work is&nbsp;<strong>a plus</strong>&nbsp;but not required.</li> <li>Must be versatile,&nbsp;<strong>team-oriented</strong>, and willing to work&nbsp;<strong>overtime</strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>travel</strong>&nbsp;as project needs arise.</li></ul><h2>Life @ Exponent</h2><p>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</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p><h2>Work Environment</h2><p>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.</p><h2>Compensation</h2><p>The pay rate for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.</p><h2>Salary Range</h2>USD $85,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.<h2>Benefits you will enjoy</h2><p>Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.</p><h2>Job Locations</h2>US-CA-Menlo Park

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