Materials Engineer (54012)

Applied Technical Services LLC is a leading provider of critical testing inspection certification and compliance services. The company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing power generation aerospace medical and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

ARCCA LLC (an ATS Family of Companies). is a growing national forensic scientific and engineering company with 6 offices nationwide located in Penns Park PA (suburban Philadelphia); Pittsburgh PA; Chicago IL; Hollywood FL; Oakland CA; and Seattle WA. Since 1987 ARCCA has assisted thousands of clients address their technical and scientific challenges and manage their litigation issues.

Our team of experienced and credentialed professionals provides Forensic Engineering; Expert Witness Testimony; Sports Biomechanics & Human Performance; and Research Development Testing & Evaluation services. Our expertise and depth of experience have made ARCCA the preferred choice of insurance companies law firms government agencies and corporate safety claims and risk management departments. The quality of our work has led to a national reputation as The ARCCA Advantage Experience Service Expertise and Credibility.

Job Title: Materials Engineer

Location: Seattle WA or Penns Park PA
Department: Forensic Engineering

The ideal candidate is an accomplished professional with a deep curiosity for understanding how and why material and mechanical failures occur. This individual thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering technically sound analyses that help clients resolve complex engineering questions. A strong sense of professional integrity attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences are essential.

Candidates with interests extending into emerging areas such as electric vehicle (EV) charging systems pipeline failures scaffolding and heavy equipment investigations will find this role both challenging and rewarding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site vehicle and evidence inspections using appropriate technology and software to collect and analyze data.
• Design and perform tests failure analyses and material evaluations to determine root causes of failures.
• Evaluate claims and evidence; design and construct test fixtures as needed.
• Characterize metallic polymeric ceramic and composite materials and components.
• Analyze complex mechanical systems and assess material failure modes.
• Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing scientific findings and conclusions for use in litigation insurance claims or industrial investigations.
• Present technical and educational content to clients industry groups and at professional conferences.
• Serve as a subject matter expert during depositions or testimony when required.
• Stay current with technical knowledge through continuing education research and participation in professional associations.
• Contribute to team success by collaborating on multidisciplinary investigations and mentoring junior engineers.

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Materials/Metallurgical or a related Engineering discipline (Masters degree may be considered).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain licensure required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant forensic engineering consulting or industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience conducting materials testing and failure analysis in a laboratory or field setting.
• Prior expert witness and testimony experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear defensible conclusions.
• Excellent verbal written and presentation skills including the ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.

ARCCA LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.
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