Salary Range $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary
Position Type Full Time
Description
ARCCA, LLC, an ATS Family of Companies, is a growing national forensic, scientific, and engineering firm with six 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 in addressing technical and scientific challenges while supporting litigation needs. The company's experienced and credentialed professionals provide services in Forensic Engineering, Expert Witness Testimony, Sports Biomechanics and Human Performance, and Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation. The quality of this work has established ARCCA as a trusted partner for insurance companies, law firms, government agencies, and corporate safety, claims, and risk management departments.
Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. ATS 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 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.
Together, ARCCA and ATS advance a shared mission to create a safe and reliable world through precise technical and professional services.
Job Title: Forensic Mechanical Engineer- Failure Analysis & Accident Reconstruction
Location: The preferred location for this position is Penns Park, PA; however, alternative locations may be considered based on candidate qualifications. Department: Forensic Engineering
ARCCA's 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.
Qualifications
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.
Find out more at www.arcca.com
