Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive mechanical engineering investigations for forensic and litigation-related cases.

• Conduct in-depth investigations involving vehicle accidents, product failures, workplace incidents, water loss, and other engineering matters.

• Apply mechanical engineering principles to determine the cause and circumstances of accidents, failures, or losses.

• Conduct field investigations at accident and incident locations.

• Travel occasionally on a day or overnight basis to investigate accidents and other cases.

• Collect and evaluate technical information and evidence during investigations.

• Prepare detailed engineering findings and documentation based on investigative results.

• Apply engineering analysis to help clients resolve losses and litigation requirements.

• Complete detailed engineering work efficiently and accurately.

• Manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines based on client requirements.

• Communicate technical findings effectively through written and verbal communication.

• Work collaboratively with engineering professionals and other disciplines while maintaining the ability to work independently.

• Perform work both in office environments and outdoors at investigation sites.

• Support forensic engineering and accident reconstruction activities as required.

Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 3 to 5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.

• Professional Engineer PE license required.

• Advanced educational degrees such as a Master's degree or PhD are a plus.

• Willingness to travel on a day or overnight basis for investigations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to efficiently complete detailed technical work.

• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to deliver timely work based on client requirements.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Self-motivated and capable of managing investigative assignments with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vehicular accident reconstruction experience.

• ACTAR certification is a plus.

• Fire investigation experience or certification is a plus.

• Incident investigation experience is a plus.

• Expert witness experience is strongly preferred.

Benefits:

• Family health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Medical stipend option

• Company-paid holidays

• Vacation time

• Personal sick and safe time

• Short-term disability insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Voluntary life insurance

• 401(k)

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.