Spencer Matthews, Msme
About Spencer Matthews, Msme
Spencer Matthews is a Vehicle Engineering Associate at Exponent, where he specializes in electronic and aerodynamic test instrumentation for vehicle testing. He has a strong background in mechanical engineering, holding a Master of Science from The University of Akron and experience in various engineering roles across the automotive and defense industries.
Work at Exponent
Spencer Matthews has been employed at Exponent as a Vehicle Engineering Associate since 2022. In this role, he designs and implements electronic and aerodynamic test instrumentation for vehicle testing. He supports product development for the automotive industry by applying his engineering expertise. His responsibilities also include conducting EV battery testing, both destructive and non-destructive, and participating in complete failure analysis and testing for large auto manufacturers involved in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls. Additionally, he contributes to defense projects focused on the development of critical military equipment.
Education and Expertise
Spencer Matthews holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Akron, where he studied from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University, completing his studies from 2011 to 2015. His educational background includes a year at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in 2012-2013, where he also studied Mechanical Engineering. His expertise encompasses numerical analysis of designs and components using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Professional Background
Prior to his current position at Exponent, Spencer Matthews worked in various engineering roles. He served as a Project Expeditor at Vigor, LLC for seven months in 2018-2019. He also worked as a Product Validation Engineer - Mechanical at Demand Detroit for six months in 2019. His experience includes a position as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Akron from 2019 to 2021. Earlier in his career, he was a Machine Shop Technician at Portland State University from 2016 to 2018 and completed an internship in Chassis Engineering at Daimler Trucks North America in 2017.
Technical Contributions
In his role at Exponent, Spencer Matthews is involved in the design and manufacturing of test fixtures specifically for electric vehicle (EV) testing. He assists expert witnesses on engineering matters for litigation purposes, providing technical insights. Additionally, he serves as a member of the test track safety and operations team, ensuring that safety protocols are adhered to during testing activities. His contributions to the automotive and defense sectors demonstrate his commitment to advancing engineering practices.