Mechanical Engineer- Failure Analysis & Accident Reconstruction (56342)

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.

ABOUT ARCCA

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: Mechanical Engineer- Failure Analysis & Accident Reconstruction

Location:The preferred location for this position is Seattle WA; however alternative locations may be considered based on candidate qualifications.
Department: Forensic Engineering

ARCCAs Mechanical Engineer works with clients in the insurance and legal industries to investigate and analyze a variety of mechanical system failures. Projects involve industrial machinery consumer products HVAC equipment workplace safety construction equipment as well as general safety issues. This role will have an Accident Reconstruction component as well which includes investigating and reconstructing motor and commercial vehicle collisions.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform vehicle site and evidence inspections utilizing the latest in 3D scanning technology and software conduct testing and collect corresponding data.
• Conduct investigations to gather and analyze equipment failures.
• Prepare and deliver technical/educational presentations to existing and potential client groups and technical conferences.
• Enhance professional/technical knowledge and credibility through continuing education programs review of technical publications and the preparation of technical papers.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Provide expert testimony as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Masters in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Bachelors considered.
• PE licensure in one or more states preferred.
• The expert candidate will possess the willingness to work in the litigation setting and will be given the opportunity to evaluate cases and claims design and build test fixtures and to evaluate and test hardware.
• Prior testifying experience is preferred but not required; however the expert candidate must possess solid written and verbal communication skills.
• A background in safety equipment is helpful with knowledge in any of the following areas including but not limited to machine guarding operation of equipment consumer products workplace safety ladders scaffolding machinery construction equipment and general safety issues.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color creed religion national origin citizenship status ancestry sex age physical or mental disability unrelated to ability marital status family responsibilities pregnancy genetic information sexual orientation gender expression gender identity transgender sex stereotyping order of protection status protected veteran or military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and other categories protected by federal state or local law.

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