Senior Mechanical Engineer
Envista Forensics
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $150,000 - $165,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Investigates the cause of failures, damages, or defects in the mechanical fields within industrial, commercial, and residential sites
- Analyzes the failure of mechanical systems, determines the cause of failures, evaluates the quality of construction or reviews design or maintenance procedures
- Participates in catastrophe responses such as hurricanes, tornados, floods, wildland fires, and earthquakes
- Performs field investigations, leads multi-party examinations and documentation of damaged property
- Researches failure modes and code requirements as needed, prepares recommendations for repair and/or remediation as appropriate
- Prepares accurate, clear, thorough, and concise reports and letters outlining the cause and origin of the damages to clients
- Follows established policies, procedures, and processes in preparing information, exercising sound judgment in applying these to potentially unusual or complicated situations
- Provides deposition or expert testimony as a fact or expert witness for product liability cases, for civil or federal court cases, and, occasionally, criminal cases
- Maintains established relationships with current clients and consultants
- Manages and/or works with multi-disciplinary teams on large and complex assignments ensuring a cohesive approach to the investigation while maintaining effective communication across the project team
Requirements
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (required)
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering
- 2 years in forensic engineering or failure analysis (preferred)
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, structures, and failure mechanisms
- Hands-on experience with failure analysis, materials testing, and root cause analysis preferred
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write technical reports and present findings clearly and concisely
- Knowledge of building codes, safety standards, and industry regulations
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (required)
Benefits
- A quarterly bonus is also offered based on revenue and productivity
- A sign-on bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package
- A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineeringfailure analysismaterials testingroot cause analysiscatastrophe responsefield investigationsreport writingdesign proceduresmaintenance proceduresquality evaluation
Soft Skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillstroubleshootingwritten communicationverbal communicationteam managementrelationship managementjudgmenteffective communicationpresentation skills
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) licenseBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering