Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. U.S. Forensic is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Forensic Engineer to conduct independent forensic investigations involving mechanical systems and prepare detailed technical reports.
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent forensic investigations and failure analyses involving mechanical systems, building components, plus equipment
- Perform field inspections and investigate failures involving mechanical and/or electrical systems including HVAC systems, plumbing, machinery, appliances, consumer products, vehicles, heavy equipment, fire suppression systems, and fires
- Collect, document, plus preserve physical evidence from loss or incident scenes
- Analyze data using engineering principles, industry standards, plus accepted forensic methodologies
- Determine root cause and contributing factors of failures or damage
- Prepare detailed, scientifically accurate, plus concise technical reports documenting findings plus conclusions
- Collaborate with clients, legal teams, insurance carriers, plus internal staff
- Provide deposition or testimony support as needed
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations, plus forensic engineering best practices
- Travel approximately 25% for inspections and site visits
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Demonstrated experience in failure analysis, forensic engineering, or related investigative work
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials behavior, plus failure mechanisms
- Ability to work independently in a remote or field-based environment
- Proficiency with common engineering software, data analysis tools, and documentation platforms
- Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with company insurance requirements
- Must be able to successfully pass a background check
- Strong analytical plus problem solving abilities
- Application of scientific method and forensic investigation techniques
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail with documentation accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines
- Inquisitive, observant, and methodical investigative approach
- Ability to lift tools and equipment up to 35 pounds
- Frequent bending, kneeling, twisting, plus crawling in confined spaces such as attics and/or crawl spaces
- Ability to safely climb plus work from ladders for roof access when required
- Ability to walk on steep sloped, low sloped, or flat roof surfaces when required
- Ability to withstand extreme temperatures while performing inspections outdoors or in attics
- Ability to complete detailed report writing at a desk following field investigations
- Experience with evaluating vehicles is preferred
- Experience with electrical systems and/or fire investigations is preferred
- Experience with technical report writing for legal or insurance audiences
- Testifying or deposition experience preferred
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