Staff Consultant (Automotive)

Compensation will be made up of a competitive base salary as well as bonus potential determined by your own individual performance and the performance of the organization overall. About ESi Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is a multidisciplinary engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We primarily work with law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers on small to large‑scale projects to answer any technical questions they have. As a firm, our projects can entail investigating major transportation accidents, equipment failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential or commercial structures. About This Role Assist in performing analysis, research, and calculations. Prepare reports on regulatory, standards, and investigative related consulting projects. Work under direction of other engineers on the activities of large- and small- scale client projects involving mechanical engineering issues and related technical subjects in support of industrial consulting projects, insurance investigations, litigation analysis and support. Experience with product engineering and component design a plus. Key Responsibilities Conducts and directs field investigations as needed. Performs engineering analysis, calculations, and research. Work with clients to assess their objectives, perform fundamental mechanical analysis for a wide array of applications and industries, document analysis findings in reports and make presentations to clients. Executes tests and analysis in support of scientific investigations and experiments. Conduct engineering analysis and technical investigations pertaining to mechanical systems and equipment. Creates well‑developed and well‑prepared client presentations. Prepares technical reports, provides professional opinions and advice for clients, or others. Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems. Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority. Directs and coordinates project activities and personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget. Reviews, or in some cases formulates status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required. Work effectively within a multidisciplinary consultancy team. Education Requirements B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, required Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, preferred Experience Requirements Minimum 1-5 years of forensic/failure analysis experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Registered mechanical professional engineer (P.E.) or possess the ability to become registered in the next 2-4 years. Computer Skills Familiarity with various pre‑ and post‑processing software tools. Expertise in either commercial solvers or programming languages used for high performance computing (MATLAB, C, C++, Python). Other Skills/Abilities or Other Qualifications Experience with product engineering and components a plus. Knowledge of fundamental computational methods (Finite Element Analysis and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics). Experience and/or interest in design analysis fuel gasses product engineering fluids machine safeguarding/OSHA safety materials. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills (required). Ability to interact with clients in a professional manner and develop business both internally and externally. Must be able to work or travel on weekends and holidays as required. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. Benefits Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance/Universal Life Insurance 401k with employer match Annual Bonus Flexible Time Off (FTO) – encouraged to take at least 20 days of paid time off/year Pet Insurance Work/Life Balance 10 paid holidays (9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday) Access to OnePass – provides unlimited access to a nationwide network of gyms Wellness Reimbursement Professional Development investment Continuing education opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer Statement It is the policy of ESI, as an equal opportunity employer, to attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESI is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities, as well as veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Engineering Systems Inc